Uttarakhand Tops NITI Aayog Report Among Hilly, NE States
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Uttarakhand has been ranked first among hilly and northeastern states in a NITI Aayog report with a score of 47.5. The state's strong human resources and banking facilities contributed to its top position.
Background
NITI Aayog periodically releases reports ranking states on various development indicators. This particular report focuses on hilly and northeastern states, highlighting their performance in key sectors.
Key facts
Uttarakhand ranked first among hilly and northeastern states with a score of 47.5.
Assam and Himachal Pradesh followed Uttarakhand in the rankings.
The state's performance was driven by strong human resources and robust banking facilities.
Uttarakhand also showed a strong innovation ecosystem with high patent filings.
Prelims pointers
- NITI Aayog report ranking hilly and northeastern states
- Uttarakhand: score 47.5, top rank
- Assam and Himachal Pradesh: second and third
- Key factors: human resources, banking, innovation, patent filings
Mains angles
- Discuss the criteria used by NITI Aayog to rank states and their implications for regional development.
- Analyze the role of human resources and banking infrastructure in the development of hilly and northeastern states.