Bihar’s Rank in India (NITI Aayog data)

📊 1. Fiscal Health Index (NITI Aayog, Fiscal Health Report 2025)

• Bihar ranked 13th among 18 major states
• Category: Performer (mid-tier in fiscal discipline)
• Ranked ahead of richer states like Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh
• Scored well on prudent debt and sustainable spending
  📝 PYQ (BPSC): Which rank did Bihar secure in NITI's Fiscal Health Index 2025? → 13th :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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🚢 2. Export Preparedness Index (EPI 2023)

• Bihar ranked 22nd nationally
• Excels in:
  • Export from landlocked states: 9th
  • Export policy framework: 13th
  • Export ecosystem: 25th
  • Export performance: 29th
• Accounts for only 0.52% of India’s exports—plans to raise to 1% by 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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🌱 3. SDG India Index (2023–24)

• Bihar recorded a composite SDG score of 57, the lowest among all states
• Placed at the bottom (31st) in the SDG rankings—below Jharkhand and Nagaland :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Underperforming across:
  • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): 24
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education): 32 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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🧩 4. Innovation Index (2020)

• Bihar ranked 21st with a score of 14.48
• Scored lower than Jharkhand (17.12) and many other states :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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💰 5. Per Capita NSDP (2023–24)

• Bihar's per capita income: ₹68,828, one of the lowest among Indian states (ranked ~33rd) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

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✍️ Summary for Quick Revision

• Fiscal Health: 13th – sensible public finances
• Exports: 22nd – low share but growth potential
• SDGs: 31st – worst performer, urgent need for sustainable reforms
• Innovation: 21st – lagging in technology, R&D
• Per Capita Income: ~₹68.8k – among lowest in India

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📚 Sources Used

• NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Report 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• NITI Aayog Export Preparedness Index 2023 :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• SDG India Index 2023–24 reports :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• SDG theme scores from The Print :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Innovation Index 2020 (wiki) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Per capita NSDP list (2023–24) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}