Odisha Leads Nation in Fiscal Excellence: NITI Aayog's 2025 Health Index Reveals Top Performers

Odisha has emerged as India's fiscal powerhouse, topping NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025 with an impressive score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6). The state excelled across key parameters, including debt sustainability, revenue mobilization, and fiscal prudence. Odisha's success stems from robust mining revenues, maintaining low fiscal deficits, and strategic capital expenditure. The comprehensive assessment, evaluating 18 major states, highlights the growing economic disparity as Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal struggle with mounting debt and revenue challenges.
Source: NITI Aayog, Financial Express