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Social Progress Index

December 23 , 2022 694 days 704 0
  • The Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the Social Progress Index (SPI) for states and districts of India.
  • It is a comprehensive tool intended to be a holistic measure of the Social Progress made by the country at the national and sub-national levels.
  • It was prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness and the Social Progress Imperative.
  • A special section of the report highlights progress made by the 112 aspirational districts in the country.
  • The index assesses states and districts based on 12 components across 3 critical dimensions of social progress.

3 Dimensions

  • Basic Human Needs - Assesses the performance in terms of Nutrition and Basic Medical Care, Water and Sanitation, Personal Safety and Shelter.
  • Foundations of Wellbeing - Evaluates the progress across the components of Access to Basic Knowledge, Access to Information and Communication, Health and Wellness, and Environmental Quality.
  • Opportunity - Focuses on aspects of Personal Rights, Personal Freedom and Choice, Inclusiveness, and Access to Advanced Education. 

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