"India has experienced remarkable economic progress in the last seven decades. But the real challenge is ensuring that our economic development integrates with the social agenda to ensure prosperity across all regions in India. In the backdrop of this challenge, it is crucial to assess social progress at the sub-national level. In collaboration with Social Progress Initiative, The Institute for Competitiveness is pleased to release the Social Progress Index: States and Districts in India report, mandated by the Economic Advisory Council, to the Prime Minister of India."

"....this report will be an essential tool for governments, policymakers, researchers, and academics in providing them with valuable insights and aiding them in making policies that would ensure the social progress of its citizens."

“The Social Progress Index contributes to emphasising the significance of equitably sharing economic and social gains and creating an inclusive India. The report ranks 36 States/Union Territories and 707 districts of India based on their performance across various social progress indicators in terms of access to education, healthcare, water and sanitation, exercising personal freedom and choice, ensuring shelter, personal safety and a quality environment for all the people, illustrating the diversity and disparities across regions. The report also demonstrates the role of financial inclusion as a facilitator of gender equality, self-determination for vulnerable groups and economic development.”