According to NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goal

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Kerala and Uttarakhand were the top-performing states in the SDG India Index 2023–24, each securing a score of 79 points, as released by NITI Aayog. Key Highlights from SDG India Index 2023–24: • Overall National Score: Improved to 71 in 2023–24 (from 66 in 2020–21 and 57 in 2018) • Top Performers: o Kerala – Consistent leadership in areas like health, education, and gender equality o Uttarakhand – Strong performance in climate action, clean water, and infrastructure • Lowest Performer: o Bihar with 57 points o Followed by Jharkhand at 62 points Categories of Performance Based on Scores: • Aspirant: 0–49 • Performer: 50–64 • Front-Runner: 65–99 • Achiever: 100