The correct answer is (b) Kerala.
Kerala has topped the NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals Index-2021, followed by Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh. The index ranks states on their progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.
Kerala scored 78.7 on the index, followed by Tamil Nadu with 77.8 and Himachal Pradesh with 77.6. The bottom three states were Bihar (61.7), Jharkhand (61.6) and Uttar Pradesh (61.5).
The index measures progress on 17 goals, including poverty, hunger, education, health, gender equality, water and sanitation, energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice and strong institutions.
Kerala has been praised for its progress on the SDGs, particularly in the areas of health, education and social welfare. The state has achieved universal primary education and has one of the lowest infant mortality rates in the country. It also has a high literacy rate and a strong social safety net.
Tamil Nadu has also made significant progress on the SDGs. The state has achieved universal primary education and has a high literacy rate. It has also made progress in reducing poverty and improving health outcomes.
Himachal Pradesh is a small state in the Himalayas that has made significant progress on the SDGs. The state has achieved universal primary education and has a high literacy rate. It has also made progress in reducing poverty and improving health outcomes.
The NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals Index-2021 is a valuable tool for tracking progress on the SDGs at the state level. The index can help states identify areas where they need to improve and track their progress over time.