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Andhra ranks second in Access Equality Index, 13th in per capita income
By S Guru Srikanth3 min read at The New Indian Express
In brief
Andhra Pradesh ranked second nationally in the Access Equality Index 2026, outperforming states with higher per capita income, according to a report by the Centre for New Economics Studies.
The state secured the top spot in the socio-economic security pillar and showed the highest positive variance between its expected and actual access scores among all states.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu stated that these rankings validate the alliance government's dual-engine approach of industrial investment and welfare distribution.
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VIJAYAWADA: In a of its inclusive welfare and developmental policies, Andhra Pradesh has secured the second rank nationally among 28 states in the latest Access Equality Index (AEI–2026) report released by the Centre for New Economics Studies (CNES) of O.P. Jindal Global University.
While Goa captured the top rank with a score of 0.68, Andhra Pradesh secured second place nationally with an of 0.66, outperforming several traditionally high-ranking states such as Sikkim (0.63), Kerala (0.60), Tamil Nadu (0.57), and Telangana (0.57).
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