Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Odisha secured the top position in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025, launched by NITI Aayog to evaluate the fiscal health of 18 major Indian states. The index assesses states on five sub-indices: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability. Odisha achieved a composite score of 67.8, outperforming other states like Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6). This ranking underscores Odisha's strong fiscal management and prudent financial policies.