NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index 2025 ranks Odisha top among 18 major states
The inaugural Fiscal Health Index 2025 of NITI Aayog, launched in New Delhi on 24 January 2025, ranked Odisha first among 18 major states with a score of 67.8.
Summary
NITI Aayog's inaugural Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025 was launched in New Delhi on 24 January 2025 by 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya. The FHI assesses 18 major states on five sub-indices: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index and Debt Sustainability. Odisha topped with a score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6); Jharkhand showed improvement while Karnataka declined. The FHI is to be an annual publication.
Key facts
- Launched
- 24 January 2025, New Delhi
- Launched by
- Arvind Panagariya, Chairman, 16th Finance Commission
- Coverage
- 18 major states
- Sub-indices
- Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, Debt Sustainability
- Top 3
- Odisha 67.8, Chhattisgarh 55.2, Goa 53.6
- Frequency
- Annual
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which state topped NITI Aayog's inaugural Fiscal Health Index 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
PIB 2095974: Odisha topped with a score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6).
Who launched NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025 on 24 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Arvind Panagariya
PIB 2095974: 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya launched the inaugural FHI 2025.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five sub-indices of NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ease of Doing Business
PIB 2095974: the sub-indices are Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index and Debt Sustainability.
Which state ranked second in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
PIB 2095974: Odisha (67.8) was followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6).