As per the Social Progress Index (SPI) released on Monday, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Goa have emerged as the best-performing states for the foundations of wellbeing.

SPI for states and districts made by the Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative was submitted to Economic Advisory Council- Prime Minister.

The index assesses states and districts based on 12 components across three critical dimensions of social progress – Basic Human Needs, Foundations of Wellbeing, and Opportunity. The index uses an extensive framework comprising 89 indicators at the state level and 49 at the district level.

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According to the index, Puducherry has the highest SPI score of 65.99 in the country, attributable to its remarkable performance across components like personal freedom and choice, shelter, water and sanitation. Lakshadweep and Goa closely follow it with scores of 65.89 and 65.53, respectively. While Jharkhand and Bihar scored the lowest, 43.95 and 44.47, respectively.

Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Goa have emerged as the best-performing states for the foundations of wellbeing. For health and wellness, Rajasthan has the highest component score of 73.74. For environmental quality, the top three states belong to the northeast region, namely, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya.