North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24: Key Insights from NITI Aayog Report
July 9, 2025
North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24—The second edition of NITI Aayog’s North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index 2023-24 has been released, showcasing significant progress in sustainable development across the eight northeastern states. The report highlights districts from Mizoram, Tripura, and Nagaland as top performers, with Hnahthial district in Mizoram emerging as the highest-scoring district in the region with a score of 81.43.
Top Performing Districts:
- Mizoram:
- Hnahthial (81.43)
- Champhai (79.86)
- Tripura:
- Gomati (78.79)
- West Tripura (77.64)
- Nagaland:
- Mokokchung (78.43)
These districts have demonstrated exceptional performance across 15 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprising 84 indicators, including poverty, hunger, health, quality of education, gender equality, and access to clean water and sanitation.
Key Findings:
- 85% of NER districts are in the Front Runner category, indicating significant progress toward achieving the SDGs.
- Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura have all their districts in the Front Runner category, showcasing consistent performance.
- Nagaland exhibits the widest intra-state disparity, with a 15.07-point difference between its highest and lowest performing districts.
- Sikkim demonstrates the most consistent performance, with a narrow range of 5.5 points between its highest and lowest scoring districts.
Challenges and Opportunities:
Despite the progress, challenges persist in areas such as:
- School infrastructure: Significant scope for improvement in school infrastructure.
- Access to clean cooking fuel: About 75% of districts fare below the national average.
- Annual average dropout rate: 100 districts have a higher dropout rate than the national average.
The NER District SDG Index 2023-24 serves as a critical tool for evidence-based planning, efficient resource allocation, and progress monitoring. It supports localizing national flagship programs and identifying gaps at the grassroots level.
Conclusion:
The report highlights the progress made by districts in the northeastern region toward achieving the SDGs. With 85% of districts in the Front Runner category, the region is moving in the right direction. However, challenges persist, and continued efforts are needed to address these gaps and ensure that no district is left behind in the region’s development journey
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