Major States category:
In the Major States category, Karnataka continued to occupy the top position, followed by Maharashtra & Tamilnadu on second & third position respectively, while Bihar ranked 17th at the bottom of the index.
UT & City States category:
In the UT & City States category, Delhi retained its first rank, followed by Chandigarh at second place. Lakshadweep has been ranked 9th, at the bottom of index.
North-Eastern/Hill States category:
Under the North-Eastern/Hill States category, Himachal Pradesh emerges as the top ranker this year, followed by Uttarakhand at second place. Meghalaya has been ranked 10th, at the bottom of index.