NITI Aayog released the inaugural delta rankings of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).
The rankings were determined based on the performance and progress of the blocks in achieving 40 key performance indicators (KPIs) grouped into 5 themes.
Approximately 500 blocks from 329 districts across 27 states and 4 Union Territories are part of this programme.
Tiriyani Block in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, clinched the top spot.
The second position was secured by Kaushambi block in Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh.
In addition to ABP, the ADP rankings for October 2023 were also announced.
Rayagada (Odisha) and Jamui (Bihar) claimed the first and second positions, respectively.