Which one of the following States ranked first on Sustainable Developm

Which one of the following States ranked first on Sustainable Development Goal India Index, 2020-21 released by NITI Aayog?

Himachal Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Goa
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UPSC CAPF – 2021
Kerala ranked first on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index 2020-21 released by NITI Aayog.
The NITI Aayog SDG India Index measures the progress of states and union territories towards achieving the 17 SDGs adopted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Kerala has consistently performed well in this index.
According to the 2020-21 report, Kerala scored 75, maintaining its top position. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu secured the second position with a score of 74. The index evaluates performance across various indicators mapped to the SDGs.