Kerala retains top ranking in NITI's SDG index; Bihar worst performer

Kerala retains top ranking in NITI's SDG index; Bihar worst performer

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: July 18 2024

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  • Kerala and Uttarakhand jointly secured the top rank in the SDG India Index 2023-24 with a composite score of 79 points, marking Kerala's fourth consecutive year at the top position.
  • Bihar was identified as the worst performing state in the index, with a score of 57 points. It was followed by Jharkhand with 62 points and Nagaland with 63 points.
  • Among Union Territories (UTs), Chandigarh emerged as the top performer in the SDG Index, followed by Jammu & Kashmir, Puducherry, Andaman Nicobar Islands, and Delhi.
  • India's overall SDG score improved from 66 points in 2020-21 to 71 points in 2023-24, reflecting advancements in poverty reduction, economic growth, climate action, and biodiversity conservation efforts across the country.
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