Highlights of India Today Hindi 4th December 2019, issue: 

Cover Story: Rajyon Ki Dasha-Disha: Aalekh

Awwal Rajyon Ka Aaina

The latest edition of our annual SOS survey alters perceptions about achiever and laggard states and throws up surprises.

 

Cover Story: Rajyon Ki Dasha-Disha

Andhra Pradesh: Samaveshi Vikas Mein Sarvshreshth

Samridhi Mein Mein Sabki Hissedari

The state has long been a model of development with a human face. Andhra is also the most improved state in healthcare and tourism.

 

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Arunachal Pradesh: Infrastructure, Shiksha Aur Qanoon-Vyavastha Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Abhi To Lamba Hai Rasta

The state has significantly expanded its road network in recent years and is improving its education sector and police force by increasing personnel.

 

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Assam: Samagra Roop Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Vikassheel Pradesh

Despite the insecurity triggered by the NRC and a host of legacy issues, the state is striving towards all-round development. Assam also won the most improved award for economy.

 

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Chhattisgarh: Samaveshi Vikas Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Sabka Kalyan

The state does not discriminate in doling out the benefits of its many schemes.

 

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Delhi: Governance Mein Sarvshreshth

Nagrik Poonji

With bold initiatives in education, health and other basic amenities, the state has raised the bar in governance.

 

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Manipur: Samaveshi Vikas Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Sabka Vikas

Manipur has shown impressive progress in improving the quality of life of its weakest citizens.

 

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Goa: Samgra Roop Mein Sarvshreshth

Vikas Ke Setu

Goa’s thrust on better infrastructure and a high growth rate has paid dividends. It has also won the award  for economy, infrastructure, tourism and cleanliness.

 

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Gujarat: Arthvyavastha Mein Sarvshreshth

Udyog Mein Awwal

Gujarat continues to be an industrial powerhouse with impressive GSDP and FDI figures.

 

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Haryana: Udyamita Mein Sarvshreshth

Kaushal Par Zore

The Manohar Lal Khattar government thinks skilling Haryana’s youth is the key to unleashing the

animal spirits of the state. It also won in the most improved category for entrepreneurship.

 

 

Himachal Pradesh       Best in education/ healthcare

 

Dedicated focus on the quality and spread of education and healthcare has helped the hill state overcome all odds.

 

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Jharkhand: Siksha Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Sooba Apne Mein Anootha

Robust infrastructure in state-run schools prompts a jump in student enrolment; literacy rate, too, has improved.

 

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Kerala: Paryatan, Swachchhata Aur Paryavaran Mein Sarvshreshth

Prakriti Ke Sang Talmel

Kerala’s focus on green living pays rich dividends. And despite the natural disasters, tourists flock here.

 

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Mizoram: Samaveshi Vikas Aur Paryavaran Mein Sarvashreshth

Miliye Harfanmaula Se

The scenic hill state has built on its natural advantages and improved life for its people. As a result, Mizoram has also won the most-improved award for economy, healthcare and tourism.

 

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Madhya Pradesh: Krishi Aur Infrstructure Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Roshan Bhavishya Ki Buniyaad

What improved irrigation has done for agriculture in the state, investment in roads has done for infrastructure.

 

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Nagaland: Qanoon-Vyavastha Mein Sarvshreshth

Nayee Taqat Ka Izhar

The state’s police force is among the best in the country. Nagaland has also won the most improved award for entrepreneurship and cleanliness.

 

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Puducherry: Swasthya aur Udyamita Mein Sarvshreshth

Janta Ki Nabz Par Haath

The state upholds its primacy in public healthcare while greater disbursal of loans indicates growing entrepreneurship.

 

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Punjab: Krishi Aur Infrstructure Mein Sarvshreshth

Khshhaal Aur Samridh Sooba

Punjab continues to be the bread basket of the country and the state government hopes its infrastructure push can help its farmers become free of debt.

 

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Rajasthan: Governance Mein Sarvshreshth

Logon Ke Dwar Sewa

Accountability has been key in improving governance at all levels in the state.

 

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Telangana: Governance Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Sushan Ka Naya Daur

Innovative e-service initiatives are at the heart of the KCR regime’s good governance.

 

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Sikkim: Shiksha Mein Sarvshreshth

Gyan Ki Nayee Alakh

Out-of-the-box thinking and enlightened education have also helped the state achieve its goals of clean environs. Sikkim also emerges as the most improved state in governance.

 

 

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Tamil Nadu: Samagra Roop Mein Sarvshreshth

Vikas Marg Par Agrasar

A 10-year vision plan has helped the state maintain exacting standards in development. Tamil Nadu has emerged as the best as well as the most improved state in law and order.

 

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Tripura: Samgra Roop Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Kisanon Ki Mehnat Ka Phal

The state’s focus on fruit cultivation has led to all-round development. It has also helped Tripura win in the best performing and most improved categories in agriculture.

 

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West Bengal: Paryavaran Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Haryali Par Zore

The state’s comprehensive environment protection plan is showing results on the ground.

 

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Odisha: Swachchhata Mein Sarvadhik Sudhaar

Safai Ka Samrajya

After achieving open defecation free status, the state is well on course to ensuring piped water for all households.

 

Upfront: Fees Vridhi Andolan

JNU Ko Nasht Karne Ki Koshish

The JNU students are fighting for future generations of learners of meagre means, who might live their dreams through this public institution of higher learning. The protesters are asking a moot question: is higher education a preserve only of people who can pay for it?

 

Arthaat: Is Rajniti Ke Prayojak Hain...

It was publicised as a major reform in electoral funding but as things are coming to light the electoral bonds may be the biggest scam of free India.