Karnataka tops the innovation ranking of the states: Niti Aayog
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New Delhi, Oct 17: Karnataka topped the state's first innovation ranking, followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, a report sponsored by Niti Aayog said Thursday.
Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, on the other hand, followed the list.
The India Innovation Index 2019, developed along the lines of the Global Innovation Index (GII), analyzes the innovation ecosystem of the states of India and the territories of the Union to help policymakers design policies to boost innovation in All regions
The report was published by Niti Aayog's vice president, Rajiv Kumar, and the executive director, Amitabh Kant, here.
The classification was carried out in three categories: 'Main States', 'Northeast and Hill States' and 'Union Territories (UT)/City and small states'. Sikkim led in the Northeast category, while Delhi was at the top in the UT segment.
Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh were among the other states that led the innovation index.
The report, which has captured trends and conducted in-depth analyzes of several factors that drive innovation at the country, state and pillar level, aims to help policy makers and businesses identify some of the problems at a sustainable level in India
The index has been grouped into two main heads, enablers, factors that will drive innovation in the states and the UT, and performance, which will measure the actual results in the competitiveness of state innovation.
In terms of attracting investments, Karnataka again ranked first among the main states, followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Bihar, Jharkhand and Punjab were the least attractive states for investment.
Between the northeastern states and the hills, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura were the three main states; while among the UT, Lakshadweep, Delhi and Goa were the three main regions.
For a country as large as India, the state of innovation must be understood at the regional level for effective policy formulation. A policy only at the national level is not enough. Each state needs to formulate its own policy, based on its resources and strengths and that addresses specific needs, the report said.
Kumar said that innovation has always been an engine of change and progress in any economy, as it disrupts traditional practices and businesses.
India's first Innovation Index will help create an enabling ecosystem for innovation to flourish throughout the country. This index will not only help design its own strategy to foster a climate of innovation, but will also allow them to compare their performance with other states, Kumar said.
Amitabh Kant said that India Innovation Index is another initiative launched by Niti Aayog to analyze and improve the innovation environment at the state level in India. The index will be useful for the states and territories of the union when comparing their performance with their peers to understand the reasons for differential performance and design better strategies to create an environment that fosters innovation, Kant said.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
