Summary:
Odisha has secured the top position in the goal-13 climate action, followed by Kerala (69), Nagaland (69), Gujarat (67), Mizoram (66), and Sikkim (65).
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NITI Aayog on Thursday released the progress report of states and union territories on parameters based on economic, social and environment in the SDG India Index.
In this, the state of Odisha has been on the top in the environmental criteria.
Odisha has secured the top position among 6 states by securing 70 points on this list.
Odisha has secured the top position in the goal-13 climate action, followed by Kerala (69), Nagaland (69), Gujarat (67), Mizoram (66), and Sikkim (65).
The SDG Index Score for Goal 13 has a target set between 16 and 70 for states and 18 to 77 for union territories.
Odisha tops the list of states, while Andaman and Nicobar tops the list of union territories.
Six states and three union territories secured a position in the front runner category (both scores range between 65 and 99).
Odisha secured the top spot in the country in categories like climate and life below water; however, it is the bottom state in peace, justice and strong institutions.
This report accessed the performance of 36 states and union territories on 17 targets.