Assam Tops India in New Criminal Law Implementation With Highest National Score

Assam has achieved a major national milestone by securing the No. 1 position in the country in the implementation of the new criminal laws, while also outperforming all other States and Union Territories in key governance indicators. 

This achievement has been confirmed in the latest State–UT Ranking Report, which comprehensively evaluates administrative reforms, operational efficiency, ICT applications, and departmental integrations.

According to the official ranking data provided in the State-UT Ranking.pdf, Assam has scored an impressive 72.03, significantly higher than the national average of 44.96—placing the state at the very top of the national list.

Assam Leads the Nation With a Total Score of 72.03

The report ranks Indian States and UTs based on their overall performance. Assam emerges as the clear leader:

• 1st – Assam: 72.03

• 2nd – Haryana: 62.70

• 3rd – Sikkim: 60.87

• National Average – 44.96

Assam’s score demonstrates its superior execution capacity, especially in implementing the new criminal justice system.

Complete Score Breakdown for Assam 

The document provides a four-pillar evaluation model, where Assam scores strongly in every category:

These figures highlight that Assam has excelled not only in legal implementation but also in systemic reform, digital integration, and operational delivery.

Assam Outperforms National Average Across All Indicators

The national averages mentioned in the PDF are:

• Administrative Reforms: 15.75

• Operational Efficiency: 14.11

• ICT Applications: 8.74

• Integrations: 6.36

• Overall National Average: 44.96

Assam surpasses these averages in every single category — reflecting a strong reform-driven governance model.

Why Assam Ranked No. 1

Insights from the ranking framework show that Assam leads due to:

• Rapid implementation of new criminal laws

• Strong administrative reforms

• High operational efficiency scores

• Extensive use of ICT tools in governance

• 100% performance in integration-based indicators

• Faster service delivery and improved structural coordination

The report confirms that Assam has demonstrated a robust and modern administrative ecosystem that supports quick policy implementation, especially for large-scale legal reforms.

With a total score of 72.03, well above the national average of 44.96, Assam has emerged as the top-performing state in India in implementing the new criminal laws and modern governance mechanisms.

The detailed data from the State-UT Ranking.pdf validates Assam’s remarkable progress in administrative transformation, efficiency, and digital integration.

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