Industrial reforms, low carbon emissions exalt Odisha in Niti Aayog ranking

Over the years, Odisha has rolled out a suite of reforms on the industrial front to ease worries for investors

A string of reforms to ease and facilitate industrial infrastructure and commitment to cut down carbon footprint through distribution of LED bulbs helped Odisha climb up the rankings of Niti Aayog's Index. The states were appraised on the basis of efforts made to achieving the mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

According to a recent Niti Aayog report, Odisha is the second fastest mover state with a score of 58. 2019 witnessed Odisha gaining nine points as its score moved up from 51 in 2018. Odisha is rated the second best in overall development, next only to Uttar Pradesh. The