Aizwal, July 9 -- Mizoram has emerged as one of the top-performing states in the NITI Aayog's North Eastern Region SDG Index 2023-24, with all 11 districts achieving 'Front Runner' status. Among them, Hnahthial district leads the entire Northeast region with a score of 81.4, followed closely by Champhai at 79.8, according to an official statement.

In the SDG Index, districts scoring between 65 and 99 are classified as Front Runners. This milestone reflects Mizoram's significant progress in areas such as health, education, gender equality, clean water, and sustainable communities, the statement read.

Mizoram is among just three states, alongside Sikkim and Tripura, where every district made it to the Front Runner category. The index is t...