India, Jan. 15 -- Uttarakhand has secured the top position among small states in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, according to the latest report released by the policy think tank. The ranking assesses states on their readiness to promote and sustain exports through policy support, infrastructure, institutional mechanisms, and trade-related outcomes.

The Export Preparedness Index is designed to evaluate how effectively states facilitate export-led growth. It measures performance across multiple pillars, including export policy, business ecosystem, infrastructure, logistics, access to finance, and institutional capacity. The index aims to encourage states to identify gaps and adopt reforms that strengthen their export com...