Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Composite Score

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Composite Score 2023: Kerala at the Top

The SDG Composite Score 2023 highlights the progress made by Indian states in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. With an All-India average of 71, several states have performed above the national benchmark. Kerala and Uttarakhand lead the rankings with the highest score of 79, reflecting strong performance across health, education, gender equality, poverty reduction, and sustainable development indicators. Kerala’s position at the top reinforces its long-standing model of human development and social welfare–oriented governance.

Close behind are Tamil Nadu (78) and Chandigarh, Goa, and Himachal Pradesh (77 each), followed by Punjab and Sikkim (76). Major states such as Karnataka (75), Andhra Pradesh (74), Gujarat (74), Telangana (74), and Maharashtra (73) have also demonstrated steady progress. On the other hand, states like Bihar (57), Jharkhand (62), Meghalaya (63), and Nagaland (63) remain below the national average, indicating the need for focused policy interventions. Overall, the 2023 SDG scores show encouraging national progress, with Kerala emerging as a leading state in advancing sustainable and inclusive development.