Gujarat CM hails state's top ranking in Sustainable Development Goals Index

New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed immense pride on Tuesday following the state’s top ranking in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index released by Niti Aayog.

Patel highlighted Gujarat's substantial achievements, particularly in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. 

According to an ANI report, Taking to the social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote, "It is a matter of great joy and pride for Gujarat that the state has remained first in the country in the health facility and well-being sector for the second consecutive time in the Sustainable Development Goals index announced by Niti Aayog".

Hailing the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, "In addition, there is excellent performance in controlling infectious diseases such as TB and HIV/AIDS, along with a significant reduction in circulation and an increase in medical and paramedical manpower. The state has been successful in achieving this feat. Under the guidance of Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, the citizens of the state will be able to achieve the same level as the developed countries of the world. The Gujarat government is committed to creating top-notch health facilities", news agency ANI reported.

Earlier on Monday, under the 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam' campaign, CM Patel took an innovative step and inspired the Women and Child Welfare Department to plant 53,065 trees with children in Anganwadis across the state.

Through this initiative, the CM has adopted an inspiring approach towards environmental conservation and has inculcated the habit of cultivating and nurturing trees among the Anganwadi children in the state.

The CM initiated the statewide campaign of planting saplings with the children on the first day of the holy month of Shravan. Under the 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam' campaign, a total of 3.15 lakh saplings will be planted in Anganwadis across the state.