Ranchi- Jharkhand’s Chatra district has achieved the number one position in the Delta Ranking of NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts, which monitors the progress of 112 most backward districts in India. The rankings for March 2025 were announced during a virtual review meeting on Friday.
Launched in 2018, the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) aims to fast-track development in underperforming regions across the country.
Chatra’s outstanding performance is credited to efficient execution of government schemes, administrative innovation, and coordinated efforts by district officials, as stated by the Jharkhand government.
NITI Aayog commended Chatra for significant strides across multiple sectors, including healthcare, nutrition, education, agriculture, financial services, and infrastructure development.
For its achievement, Chatra will receive a Rs 10 crore incentive from NITI Aayog, part of a monthly scheme to encourage district-level progress and grassroots development.
Deputy Commissioner Keerthishree expressed pride in the district’s accomplishment, congratulating officials, public representatives, and citizens for their contribution.
“This honour reflects the joint commitment of all stakeholders in Chatra towards sustainable development. We must continue working together to maintain this momentum,” she remarked.
Garhwa district of Jharkhand was also awarded as the top performer in the education category.
The Delta Ranking system evaluates districts based on five core sectors: Health and Nutrition (30%), Education (30%), Agriculture and Water Resources (20%), Financial Inclusion and Skill Development (10%), and Basic Infrastructure (10%).
With inputs from IANS