- This third edition highlights the scope of innovation analysis in the country by drawing on the framework of the Global Innovation Index.
- The number of indicators has increased from 36 (in the India Innovation Index 2020) to 66 (in the India Innovation Index 2021). The indicators are now distributed across 16 sub-pillars, which, in turn, form seven key pillars.
- The Innovation Index is divided into three categories—Major States, Union Territory, the City States, and Hill and the North East States.
- Karnataka topped with a score of 18.05 in the Major States category followed by Telangana and Haryana. Chhattisgarh ranked last with 10.97 points.
- Manipur is leading with a score of 19.37 in the category of Hill and the North East States followed by Uttarakhand and Meghalaya. Nagaland ranked last (10th).
- Chandigarh is the top performer with a score of 27.88 in the Union territories/Small States Category followed by Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar. Ladakh Ranked last (9th).
- Static Part:
- HQ of NITI Aayog: New Delhi
- Chairman of NITI Aayog: Narendra Modi
- CEO of NITI Aayog: Shri Parameswaran Iyer
Question:
Q.1 Which state topped in the category of Hill and the North East States in India Innovation Index 2021?a. Uttarakhand
b. Manipur
c. Meghalaya
d. Ladakh
