Ramgarh Block of Dumka District Ranks 2nd in NITI Aayog's ABP Delta Ranking
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Aspirational Block Program (ABP) |
| Announcement Date | December 7, 2023 |
| Top Ranked Block | Tiriyani Kumuram Bheem block, Asifabad, Telangana (1st) |
| Second Ranked Block | Ramgarh block, Dumka, Jharkhand (2nd) |
| Zones and Winners | - Zone 1 (Hilly & NE states/islands): Amri block (Assam) 1st, Ngopa block (Mizoram) 2nd. <br> - Zone 2 (North India): Harraiya block (UP) 1st, Virno block (UP) 2nd. <br> - Zone 3 (South India): Maski block (Karnataka) 1st, Naranur block (Telangana) 2nd. <br> - Zone 4 (West India): Sironcha & Aheri blocks (Maharashtra). <br> - Zone 5 (Central India): Tirla block (MP) 1st, Pat block (MP) 2nd. <br> - Zone 6 (East India): Andar block (Bihar) 1st, Ramgarh block (Jharkhand) 2nd. |
| Prize Money | ₹1.5 crore for 1st rank, ₹1 crore for 2nd rank |
| Ranking Criteria | Performance based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in June 2023 |
| Program Launch Date | January 7, 2023 |
| Program Scope | 500 blocks in 329 districts across 27 states and 4 union territories |
| Objective | Improve governance and quality of life in underdeveloped blocks |