Kerala improves rankings from 19 to 11 in NITI Aayog’s export preparedness index
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Why in news
Kerala improved its ranking from 19th to 11th in the NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024.
Background
Kerala achieved a score of 44.03 in the EPI 2024 and is classified as a 'challenger'. Its exports grew by 86.9% in FY 2022-23, reaching ₹68,375 crore, largely driven by petroleum products from the Kochi refinery.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala's export growth in FY 2022-23 was 86.9%.
- FactKerala's export value reached ₹68,375 crore in FY 2022-23.
- BodyNITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (EPI) evaluates export policies, business environment, infrastructure quality, and export outcomes.
- PlaceKochi refinery is a primary driver of Kerala's petroleum product exports.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the structural bottlenecks in India's state-level export ecosystems and suggest measures to enhance logistics and post-harvest infrastructure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistics bottleneck: High post-harvest losses due to inadequate cold chain facilities in agricultural belts
- Regulatory friction: Complexities in land acquisition hindering large-scale industrial and export infrastructure development
Keywords: Export Preparedness · Logistics Infrastructure · Post-harvest losses · Industrial Growth · Trade Competitiveness
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