- The index evaluates SDG progress for every states and UTs for the parameters like social, economic and environmental.
- The index was launched by Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar.
- The index was topped by Kerala with a score of 75.
- The other top performers are: Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
- The lowest performer is Bihar with a score of 52.
- The other lowest performers are: Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
- Among the UTs, Chandigarh has topped the index and is followed by Delhi and Puducherry.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NITI Aayog: New Delhi
- Chairman of NITI Aayog: PM Narendra Modi
- CEO of NITI Aayog: Amitabh Kant
Question:
Q.1 Which state topped the NITI Aayog’s third edition of India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index 2020-21?
a. Maharashtra
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Kerala
a. Maharashtra
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Kerala