Haridwar has been declared as India’s Best Aspirational District by NITI Aayog among 117 aspirational districts.
NITI Aayog's Aspirational Districts Programme was launched in 2018.
It is aimed at identifying potential districts that can develop into model blocks through socio-economic development.
Under the programme, the central government takes steps to improve the socio-economic condition of identified districts and ensure inclusive and holistic development.