ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS OF INDIA

In an attempt to ensure inclusive growth for all and raise the living standards of its citizens, the Government of India has launched a ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme. For this, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) has identified aspirational districts, at least one from each state, using a composite index of key data sets that include deprivation enumerated under the socio-economic caste census, key health and education sector performance and state of basic infrastructure.

To get a snapshot of the condition of nutrition and its multiple determinants in these districts, please access our District Nutrition Profiles (DNPs) from the list of aspirational districts provided below. With these nutrition profiles we aim to create awareness, facilitate evidence-based discussions, and mobilize action for nutrition at the district level. This district-level data is crucial for strengthening localized action to support the National Nutrition Mission’s (or POSHAN Abhiyaan) targets.

List of Aspirational Districts