The 2009 edition of the Conclave saw Punjab walk away with best performance among big states in agriculture, consumer markets and infrastructure. Himachal ranked the highest among the big states in education, health and investment.
Among the small states, Delhi's performance in consumer markets and infrastructure was adjudged the best while Goa was honoured for health, investment and macro economy.
The Conclave, an annual event of the India Today Group, was held at the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi.
Sikkim was honoured with four awards. It has ranked first in Education in the small State category .For the India Today Bharat Nirman Awards among the small State category Sikkim was ranked highest in the rural roads, E-governance and rural electrification. The awards were presented by the chief guest, Union Minister Agriculture and Food, Sharad Pawar. Chief Minister Pawan Chamling was present on this occasion to receive the awards.
For the India Today Bharat Nirman Awards, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu were the best big states in Rural Roads and Irrigation respectively. Andhra Pradesh was adjudged the best big state in Rural Electrification.
Among the small states, Sikkim was ranked the highest in Rural Roads and E-Governance, and Nagaland for Housing for Poor.
INDIA TODAY STATE OF THE STATES 2009
Overall Performance
Best Big State: PunjabFastest Mover: Himachal Pradesh
Education
Best Big State: Himachal Pradesh
Best Small State: Sikkim
Fastest Mover (2003-09): Uttarakhand
INDIA TODAY BHARAT NIRMAN AWARDS
Rural Roads
Best Big State: Uttar PradeshBest Small State: Sikkim
Rural Electrification
Best Big State: Andhra Pradesh
Best Small State: Sikkim
E-Governance
Best Big State: HaryanaBest Small State: Sikkim
