Sarkari Yojana

Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield

Quick Summary: LEAPS is DPIIT's flagship award recognising excellence and innovation across India's logistics sector, covering freight, warehousing, multimodal transport, and the MSMEs, startups, and academic institutions supporting it. Now in its fourth edition, it aligns with the National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti to promote sustainable, technology-driven logistics.

About Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield

The Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) scheme, run by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is a flagship award that recognises best practices and innovation across the logistics sector. Aligned with the National Logistics Policy 2022, it sets a new benchmark, in India and globally, by honouring outstanding leadership and innovation across air, road, sea, and rail freight, warehousing, and multimodal transportation, and also recognises MSMEs, startups, and academic institutions offering innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem. LEAPS also builds awareness of sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and green logistics, and fosters collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive efficiency and progress. Building on the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy, it seeks to further strengthen India’s logistics infrastructure and efficiency, working toward a technologically enabled, integrated, and sustainable logistics ecosystem. This marks LEAPS’s 4th edition. > The key guiding principles for “LEAPS” are:

1. Covering all logistics sectors and ecosystem enablers comprehensively 1. Giving special focus to MSMEs and Startups 1. Showcasing diversity, inclusion, and ESG best practices in the logistics industry 1. Aligning with the objectives of PM Gati Shakti 1. Aligning with the mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat 1. Driving process innovation and efficiency through technology adoption.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

A. Core logistics and Special categories

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The applicant must be a company registered in…

The applicant must be a company registered in India under the Companies Act, 2013, or a partnership firm registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.

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It must hold all relevant trade-specific registrations, such…

It must hold all relevant trade-specific registrations, such as GST registration.

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Neither the entity, its promoters, nor any affiliated…

Neither the entity, its promoters, nor any affiliated entity should have defaulted in the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 23-24, 24-25).

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It must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet,…

It must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for those same three years. B. Startups

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The startup must be DPIIT-recognised, and must submit…

The startup must be DPIIT-recognised, and must submit its certificate of incorporation or partnership deed.

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It must have a hardware or software product,…

It must have a hardware or software product, or a process solution, already present in the market.

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It must hold all applicable trade-specific registrations (for…

It must hold all applicable trade-specific registrations (for example, FSSAI, MSME, or GST registration).

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Neither the entity, its promoters, nor any affiliated…

Neither the entity, its promoters, nor any affiliated entity should have defaulted in the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 23-24, 24-25).

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It must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet,…

It must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for those same three years. C. MSMEs

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The entity must be a recognised MSME (Udyam…

The entity must be a recognised MSME (Udyam Aadhar), and must submit its certificate of incorporation or partnership deed.

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It must hold all applicable trade-specific registrations (for…

It must hold all applicable trade-specific registrations (for example, MSME or GST registration).

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Neither the entity, its promoters, nor any affiliated…

Neither the entity, its promoters, nor any affiliated entity should have defaulted in the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 23-24, 24-25).

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It must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet,…

It must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for those same three years. D. Institutions:

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The institution must be officially registered with the…

The institution must be officially registered with the relevant educational or government authorities.

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This should include accreditation from a national or…

This should include accreditation from a national or regional educational body.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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A trophy and certificate are awarded

A trophy and certificate are awarded.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The company's certificate of incorporation

The company's certificate of incorporation

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Certificate of GST registration

Certificate of GST registration

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Financial statements covering the last 3 years

Financial statements covering the last 3 years

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A certificate of registration as a Startup/MSME

A certificate of registration as a Startup/MSME

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The most recent financial statement (if available)

The most recent financial statement (if available)

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Proof of identity

Proof of identity

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Other supporting documents, if asked for

Other supporting documents, if asked for

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Registration:

Step-1: Go to the official website.

Step-2: Click the Registration button.

Step-3: Select either Individual or Organization as the applicant type.

Step-4.1: For the Individual category, enter the following:

Name as per Aadhaar/valid identity proof.

Date of birth.

Nominator/applicant type.

Mobile number.

Email ID.

Aadhaar number.

Step-4.2: For the Organization category, enter the following:

Type of organization.

Name of the authorized person as per Aadhaar/valid identity proof

Date of birth.

A brief description of the organization (100 words)

Designation

Mobile number.

Email ID.

Aadhaar number.

Step-5: Submit the form.

Apply:

Step-1: Go to the official website.

Step-2: Click the login button on the portal and sign in with your credentials.

Step-3: Pick the scheme name from the list of awards, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".

Step-4: On the next page, complete all mandatory fields of the online application form and click "Submit".

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

**Note (Applicable to all Category):** The entity should be in operations for at least 3 financial years. For FY 2024-25, provisional financial statement may be considered.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References