New Delhi, July 25 -- Uttarakhand has emerged as the top-performing state among hilly and northeastern states, with an overall score of 47.5, followed by Assam and Himachal Pradesh, according to a NITI Aayog report.

Uttarakhand ranked 11th overall, with its performance primarily supported by strong human resources and a steady inflow of graduates into the workforce.

The state recorded the highest percentage of workforce entrants among hilly and northeastern states and also performed strongly in terms of the number of individuals entering the workforce as a share of the population.

The report, however, highlighted scope for improvement in Uttarakhand's infrastructure pillar. At the same time, the state was noted for its strong banking f...