Uttarakhand Tops SDG India Index 2023-24
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttarakhand Secured Top Position in SDG Index 2023-24 |
| Key Points | - Uttarakhand achieved the highest rank in the SDG India Index 2023-24, with a score of 79.<br>- The SDG India Index is a tool developed by NITI Aayog to measure India's progress towards the United Nations' SDGs.<br>- India's overall SDG score improved to 71 in 2023-24 from 66 in 2020-21 and 57 in 2018.<br>- Top Performers: Kerala and Uttarakhand (Both scored 79 points).<br>- Lowest Performers: Bihar (57 points), Jharkhand (62 points).<br>- Front-Runner States: 32 states and UTs, including new entrants like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh. |
| NITI Aayog | - Replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.<br>- Emphasizes cooperative federalism and a bottom-up approach.<br>- Composition includes the Prime Minister as Chairperson, Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors, and experts nominated by the Prime Minister.<br>- Objectives include promoting cooperative federalism, focusing on marginalized sections, and developing sustainable development practices. |