Sustainable Development / Governance
Top Performing Districts:
Hnahthial (Mizoram) – Rank 1, Score: 81.43
Followed by:
Champhai (Mizoram)
Gomati and West Tripura (Tripura)
Mokokchung (Nagaland)
Index Details:
Developed by: NITI Aayog + Ministry of DoNER, with UNDP support
Coverage: 131 districts (92% of the NE region)
Goals Assessed: 15 out of 17 SDGs (excluded SDG 14 & 17)
Indicators Used: 84
Scoring Categories:
Achievers: Score = 100
Front Runners: Score = 65–99
Performers: Score = 50–64
Aspirants: Score < 50
Key Outcomes:
85% districts achieved Front Runner status – up from 62% in 2021
Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura – all districts in Front Runner category
Lowest-ranked: Longding (Arunachal Pradesh) – Score: 58.71
State Consistency:
Sikkim – Most consistent (5.5-point variation)
Nagaland – Widest intra-state disparity (15.07-point gap)
Challenges Noted:
Persistent intra-state development gaps
Lack of reliable data from 10 districts – excluded from analysis
Significance:
Acts as an evidence-based tool for planning & monitoring SDG implementation
Aims to ensure inclusive development and regional equity in Northeast India
Encourages data-driven governance and district-level accountability in public policy.
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