Which of the following state's block secured the second position in the first delta rankings of Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) announced by NITI Aayog ?

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• The first delta rankings of Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) announced by NITI Aayog.
• The second position was bagged by Kaushambi block of Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh.
• The rankings were announced in a virtual event at NITI Aayog which saw participation of 329 districts and 500 aspirational blocks from across the country.

Additional Information

• The ranking of the blocks has been calculated on the basis of performance of blocks and progress achieved in the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the month of June, 2023.
• Ranking the blocks based on KPIs is a core strategy of the Programme based on the spirit of competitive and cooperative federalism.
• This is the first time that the ranking of blocks has been calculated as part of the Aspirational Blocks Programme.