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.