- NITI Aayog launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ which is a 3-month campaign to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators in Aspirational Blocks.
Comparison of Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programmes
| Aspect | Aspirational Districts Programme | Aspirational Blocks Programme |
| Launched | 2018 under NITI Aayog | 2023 under NITI Aayog |
| Aim | To quickly and effectively transform 112 districts across the country | For saturation of essential government services in 500 Blocks (329 Districts) across the country |
| Focus Themes | 1. Health & Nutrition
2. Education 3. Agriculture & Water Resources 4. Financial Inclusion & Skill Development 5. Infrastructure |
1. Health & Nutrition
2. Education 3. Agriculture and Allied Services 4. Basic Infrastructure 5. Social Development |
| Progress Measurement | Measured on 81 indicators of development | Measured on 40 indicators of development |