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The NITI Aayog released the Baseline Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, which comprehensively documents the progress made by India’s States and Union Territories towards implementing the 2030 SDG targets. The SDG India Index, which was developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Global Green Growth Institute and United Nations in India, was launched by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar.

Overall Findings: Particular State UT SDG India Index Score Range 42-69 57-68 Top Performer/s Himachal Pradesh & Kerala Chandigarh Aspirant Uttar Pradesh Dadra & Nagar Haveli

1. Himachal Pradesh ranks high on providing clean water & sanitation. 2. Kerala’s top rank is attributed to its superior performance in providing good health, reducing hunger, achieving gender equality & providing quality education. 3. Chandigarh leads because of its exemplary performance in providing clean water & sanitation, affordable & clean energy, generating decent work & economic growth, & providing quality education.

Source- Press Information Bureau (PIB)