Context:

NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness has released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020.

About

• It is the first report to examine the export preparedness and performance of Indian states.
• The EPI is a data-driven effort to identify the core areas crucial for export promotion at the sub-national level.
• All the states and UTS have been assessed on crucial parameters that are critical for any typical economic unit to achieve sustainable export growth.
• The report is prepared with the aim of:
  • To identify challenges and opportunities.
  • To enhance the effectiveness of government policies.
  • To encourage a facilitative regulatory framework.
• The Export Preparedness Index 2020 evaluates states’ potentials and capacities.