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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed July 7, 2026

TL;DR

- The SDG India Index is NITI Aayog's composite tool that scores and ranks Indian States and Union Territories on their progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Which body prepares the SDG India Index and since when?
- How are States classified under the index?
- How does the SDG India Index differ from the global Sustainable Development Report?
- How does the index advance cooperative and competitive federalism?

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