Lucknow (9_lucknow)

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 52.6. Development is rapidly improving, with Energy as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 37.9 (Needs Attention) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 86%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 42%), with IMR at 6 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 55.8 (Emerging). School enrollment is growing but dropout rates and infrastructure quality need attention.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 96%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 44.3 (Needs Attention). Critical water access and open-defecation-free gaps require accelerated intervention.

Energy score 97.5 (Front Runner): household electrification at 96% under Saubhagya. Near-universal electricity access achieved.

Agriculture performance scores 50.0 (Emerging). Agricultural productivity is moderate with potential for improvement through irrigation and inputs.