Construction of environmental performance index and ranking of states

The aim of our growth strategy has been effective and balanced utilization of the country's resources. Considering the influence of natural resources depletion and unabated pollution on many sectors of the economy, an environmental performance index (EPI) was evolved to recognize the efforts made by the states to arrest degradation of the environment. This article attempts to detail a methodology for constructing an EPI for the country and based on the EPI scores, rank the states and suggest options for devolving Central funds to states.