Q. Which institution has published the Fiscal Health Index 2025?
Answer: NITI Aayog
Notes: NITI Aayog published the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025. It assesses fiscal health across 18 major Indian states using five sub-indices: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability. Odisha ranked first with a score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6). Strong performers excel in revenue, expenditure, and debt management, while Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Kerala are the worst-performing states. Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka were categorized as "front-runners," while Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Haryana are "performers."

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