J&K ranks 3rd among UTs in 2nd edition of Exporlt Preparedness Index 2021 by Niti Aayog

The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has emerged among top performers reaching 3rd position among UTs in second edition of Export Preparedness Index 2021 by Niti Aayog. By securing third place the overall ranking of J&K has jumped over from 36th to 23rd rank with increase its scores from 12.27 to 30.07. 

The department of Industries and Commerce through Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO- nodal agency for export promotion) has strove hard towards improving its performance in all EPI parameters. It has created an overall



export friendly environment due to which J&K has performed exceptionally well on the policy pillar front. 

JKTPO has provided various market connects to exporters through BSM, capacity building workshops, trade fairs and exhibitions besides finalization of ODOP products, district export plans under district as export hub. The index was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Dr Rajiv Kumar, in the presence of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Secretary, Department of Commerce, BVR Subrahmanyam and other dignitaries.