July 15th 2024.
In a recent development, government officials in Bihar have come forward to highlight the significance of NITI Aayog's Sustainable Development Goals India Index 2023-24 report. This report has been released on July 12th and has garnered attention for its assessment of the state's progress in sustainable development.
Senior JD leader and Bihar Water Resources Minister, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, expressed his satisfaction with the report, stating that it has finally vindicated the state's long-standing demand for greater central financial assistance. He further elaborated that the state has consistently been pushing for special category status or a special package, considering its financial limitations despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the country.
According to Chaudhary, the state has been requesting for this assistance since 2011-12, with a resolution being passed by both Houses of the Bihar legislature. He emphasized that Bihar needs this special package for its overall development, and not just for a particular sector.
Echoing a similar sentiment, senior JD leader and Bihar Rural Development Minister, Shrawan Kumar, urged the Central government to announce a special package or status for Bihar without any delay. He commended the efforts of the NDA government in the state, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, for their commitment towards the overall development of Bihar.
The SDG India Index evaluates the progress of each state and union territory on 16 Sustainable Development Goals. These scores are then used to generate an overall composite score, which ranges from 0-100. A score of 100 signifies that the state has achieved its targets, and a higher score indicates a greater distance covered towards the target.
However, not everyone is pleased with the report's findings. RJD spokesperson, Mrityunjay Tiwary, expressed his disappointment, stating that the report has exposed the "tall claims" of the NDA government in Bihar. He further added that this shows that Bihar is not a priority for the "double-engine government," and it is disheartening to see the state's progress starting from the bottom.
It is worth noting that the NITI Aayog has acknowledged Bihar's significant progress in various sectors in the last decade, but due to its weak foundation in the past, the state may require more time to catch up with others and achieve optimum growth in all aspects. The state's government is determined to continue its efforts towards the state's development, and their demand for special assistance remains unchanged.
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