India, June 4 -- The State of India's Environment 2026: In Figures, an annual nationa-wide analysis of environment and development, was released June 4, 2026.

India's five most populous states ranked poorly across environment, agriculture, health and human development.

These included Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.

Goa and several smaller states lead overall, but even top performers struggle with waste management, farmer welfare, environmental risk and weak public infrastructure, slowing SDG progress.

India's five most populous states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal - were found to be poor performers on many development indicators, according to the State of India's...