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• 28 Dec 2021

Uttar Pradesh in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Uttar Pradesh ranks last in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• Uttar Pradesh ranks last among 19 states in terms of overall health performance among large states with a score of 30.57, however, in terms of incremental performance by registering the highest incremental change from the base year (2018-19) to the reference year (2019-20) In Uttar Pradesh topped.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Kerala ranks first with a score of 82.20, followed by Tamil Nadu with a score of 72.42 and Telangana at the third position with a score of 69.96.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.

Bihar in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Bihar ranks 18^th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Bihar ranks 18th out of 19 states with a score of 31.00. On the other hand, Kerala is ranked first with 82.20, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 and Telangana is third with 69.96.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.

Rajasthan in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Rajasthan ranks 16^th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Rajasthan ranks 16th out of 19 states with a score of 41.33. On the other hand, Kerala is ranked first with 82.20, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 and Telangana is third with 69.96.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.

Madhya Pradesh in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Madhya Pradesh is ranked 17^th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Madhya Pradesh ranks 17^th out of 19 states with a score of 36.72. On the other hand, Kerala is ranked first with 82.20, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 and Telangana is third with 69.96.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.

Haryana in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Haryana ranks 11^th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Haryana ranks 11^th out of 19 states with a score of 49.26. On the other hand, Kerala is ranked first with 82.20, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 and Telangana is third with 69.96.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.

Jharkhand in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Jharkhand ranks 13^th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Jharkhand ranks 13th out of 19 states with a score of 47.55. On the other hand, Kerala is ranked first with 82.20, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 and Telangana is third with 69.96.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.

Chief Minister Released the Book 'Kahat Kabir'

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel released the book 'Kahat Kabir' focused on the couplets of Sant Kabir at his residence office.

Key Points

• For the first time in this book published by Kabir Vikas Sanchar Studies Kendra, Kushabhau Thackeray Journalism and Mass Communication University Raipur, 24 popular couplets of Sant Kabir have been expressed through cartoons.
• Appreciating the innovative experiment done in this book, the Chief Minister said that this effort would prove fruitful in taking the message of Sant Kabir to the people.

Country's First 'Indigenous Knowledge Study Center'

Why in News

• For the operation of the country's first indigenous knowledge study center recently started at Dr. Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, cooperation and guidance will be given by Chhattisgarh Traditional Vanaushadhi Trained Vaidya Sangh.

Key Points

• This study center has been started with the aim of proving the scientific authenticity of traditional medical knowledge based medicine and conservation, promotion and development of rare forest medicines.
• This will be the first such indigenous knowledge study center in India, where initiative will be taken to prove the scientific authenticity of the public health tradition of the whole of India. A separate department has been created for this in the university, which has been recognized by the UGC.
• In this study center, students will be able to get help for research and scientific authenticity to the treatment method of traditional doctors. This work will prove to be helpful in the continuous livelihood development of the family of Vaidyas, on the other hand the common man will get the benefit of Vanaushadhi medical system in incurable diseases.

Chhattisgarh in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Chhattisgarh ranks 10th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Chhattisgarh ranks 10^th out of 19 states with a score of 50.70. On the other hand, Kerala is ranked first with 82.20, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 and Telangana is third with 69.96.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.

Uttarakhand in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021

Why in News

• On December 27, 2021, government think tank NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of its health index for 2019-20, ranking states on the basis of overall health performance. In this, Uttarakhand ranks 15^th in terms of overall health performance among large states, while Kerala is at the top.

Key Points

• The report was divided into three parts - large states, small states and union territories. Among the smaller states, Mizoram was the best performing state while Nagaland remained at the bottom.
• According to the NITI Aayog report, Chandigarh tops the Union Territories, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli at number two and Delhi at number three.
• In terms of overall health performance among large states, Uttarakhand ranks 15^th out of 19 states with a score of 44.21. Kerala is first with 82.20 score, Tamil Nadu is second with 72.42 score and Telangana is third with 69.96 score.
• NITI Aayog's Health Index is a weighted composite score consisting of 24 indicators covering key aspects of health performance.