An explanation of the SDG India Index 2025 Just
A report called the SDG India Index 2025 evaluates how well Indian states and Union Territories are performing at reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN. By 2030, these 17 objectives seek to eradicate poverty, safeguard the environment, and guarantee everyone’s well-being.

What is it?
Similar to a scorecard created by NITI Aayog, it displays how well states are doing in relation to objectives like:

No Poverty

No Hunger

Well-being

High-quality instruction

Equality of Gender

Sanitation and Clean Water

Climate Action, among other things.

What makes it significant?
It promotes constructive rivalry between states. aids the government in determining what needs to be improved. keeps India on course to fulfill the global development goal by 2030.

What is the ranking of states?
Based on metrics like school enrollment, clean energy use, women’s safety, forest cover, etc., each state or UT receives a score between 0 and 100. They are categorized according to scores into:

Candidate (0–49)

Performer (ages 50–64)

Leading the pack (65–99)

Achiever (100)

In 2025, what’s new?
enhanced gathering of data from more sources. a scoring method that is more accurate. Pay attention to digital advancement, inclusive growth, and climate change.