CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has been named the best performing large state for the third year in a row, a study revealed on Friday. The study titled “States of the state”, conducted by India Today, says that Tamil Nadu has topped in as many as 11 categories out of a total of 12, including economy, tourism, infrastructure, inclusive development, law and order, along with entrepreneurship, cleanliness , environment, health, education and agriculture.
Expressing happiness at the recognition, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said in a tweet: “Tamil Nadu has been chosen for this recognition for the third year in a row only because of the concerted and tireless work done by government officials, employees and with the cooperation of the people of the state. I dedicate this award to everyone. Let us continue working together for the growth of the State ”.
Tamil Nadu secured first place, scoring a total of 1,263.1 points out of 2,000 for their overall performance. The State also ranked second in the fight against the Covid pandemic, scoring 74.2 points out of 100. The recognition comes in the context that Tamil Nadu ranked first in the Good Governance Index (GGI) composite ranking. ) last year.
TN growth higher than the national average
The study noted that for the third year in a row, Tamil Nadu had recorded a higher economic growth rate (8.03 percent) than the national average of 4.2 percent in 2019-20. During this period, the per capita income of the State stood at 1,53,853, taking it from the 12th position of the previous year to the current sixth position. By tracking the performance of each State over time, particularly over the past five years, the study takes into account both the business environment and quality of life.
Tamil Nadu is currently the second largest economy in the country and the sixth most populous state. It has the third highest GDP per capita and is the most urbanized and industrialized state, the study said. Since 1994, poverty has steadily declined in both urban and rural areas of the state, while maintaining social justice and elevating disadvantaged groups as areas of concern.
High growth rates and economic transformation, along with significant progress in social outcomes, particularly in public education, social security, and health care, have led to inclusive growth. Tamil Nadu has also performed well on human development indices. The state’s infant mortality rate dropped significantly, while malnutrition is at the lowest level and below the national average for all income groups.
TN leads organ donation
Tamil Nadu has taken the top spot in cadaveric organ donation for the sixth time in a row. “The award is dedicated to the families of donors,” said Minister C Vijayabasker.
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