Kadapa stands first among ‘Aspiration districts’ pan India, says Collector
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Why in news
Kadapa district was ranked first among India's 112 Aspiration Districts based on a composite score released by Niti Aayog.
Background
Niti Aayog released a composite score ranking 112 Aspiration Districts across India. The ranking was determined by the performance of key performance indicators in crucial departments.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNiti Aayog: The body responsible for releasing the composite score for Aspiration Districts
- Fact112: The total number of Aspiration Districts identified across India
- PlaceKadapa: The district ranked first among the Aspiration Districts
- SchemeSmart kitchen: A concept providing nutritious meals to students in Kadapa district
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the Aspiration Districts Programme serves as a tool for targeted regional development and addressing spatial inequalities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-driven governance: Use of composite scores and KPIs to monitor multi-sectoral progress
- Localized innovation: Scalability of district-level initiatives like 'smart kitchens' in public education
- Targeted intervention: Addressing infrastructure and nutritional gaps in identified lagging districts
Keywords: Aspiration Districts · Niti Aayog · KPIs · Composite Score · Regional Development · Nutritional Security
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