Meerut (9_meerut)

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 57.9. Development is gradually improving, with Energy as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 39.2 (Needs Attention) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 87%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 44%), with IMR at 7 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 72.0 (High Performer). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 98%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 55.3 (Emerging). Water coverage and sanitation are improving but last-mile connectivity gaps remain.

Energy score 98.7 (Front Runner): household electrification at 98% 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.