According to the SDG India Index, the nation as a whole has a score of 58. The index covers 13 of the 17 sustainable development goals, including healthcare, gender equality, clean energy, infrastructure, education, peace and building strong, accountable institutions. The rank shows the distance each state has to cover to reach 100—the point at which it fully meets the sustainable development goal. Tamil Nadu topped the states in poverty reduction, while Kerala topped in providing quality education, closely followed by Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. In an interview, Chand said that the SDG India index relies on the most recent data and will be a useful resource for the FFC.

Source: Mint December 21, 2018 17:13 UTC