Wayanad has been ranked first in the country in the aspirational districts programme (ADP) of the NITI Aayog in financial inclusion and skill development categories.
The district was awarded ₹3 crore by the NITI Aayog for outstanding performance during the first half of the financial year, District Collector A. Geetha told The Hindu. The projects for the purpose would be submitted to the NITI Aayog before September 15, Ms. Geetha said.
This was the fourth time the district was being recognised under the programme since its inception in 2018.
