Karnataka ranked third in NITI Aayogs Goals (SDGs) India Index for 2020-21, as per a report released on Thursday.
Karnataka improved its score from 66 in 2019-20 to 72 in 2020-21 and improved its ranking from fourth place to third. The State has shown progress in nine of 16 goals.
Along with Karnataka, three other States Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Uttarakand too scored 72 and ranked third. Kerala (with a score of 75) has been adjudged top performer, while Bihar (50) was the worst-performing State in this years India index. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu shared the second spot with a score of 74. The Index for SDGs evaluates the progress of States and Union Territories on social, economic, and environmental parameters.
Karnataka improved its scores on indicators related to reducing POVERTY; good Health and well-being; gender Equality; affordable and clean energy; Industry, innovation and Infrastructure; sustainable cities and Communication; responsible consumption and production; and peace, Justice and strong institutions.