The Ministry of Power has released the 2024 State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI)

Current Context: On August 29, 2025, the Ministry of Power released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

• It evaluated 36 States and Union Territories (UTs) across 7 key sectors using 66 indicators, focusing on both policy implementation and measurable outcomes.
• States were grouped by energy consumption levels—High, Medium, Low, and UTs—for fair comparison.
• Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura emerged as top performers in their respective categories.
• The Index promotes data-driven governance and encourages states to adopt best practices in energy efficiency.
• It aligns with India’s climate goals of Net-Zero by 2070 and 45% emissions intensity reduction by 2030.

Question:

Q.1 Which state emerged as the top performer in the High Energy Consumption category of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka

Answer: a) Maharashtra secured the top spot in the High Energy Consumption category, showing its effective energy efficiency initiatives.