Consider the following about State Energy Efficiency Index 2023: 1. The index was launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), in association with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), to evaluate the annual progress of energy efficiency implementation in the states. 2. The top-performing states in each group are Karnataka (Group 1), Andhra Pradesh (Group 2), Assam (Group 3), and Chandigarh (Group 4). 3. Maharashtra and Haryana have witnessed the most substantial improvements, with score increases of 18.5 and 17 points, respectively. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 3. In News PIB: 22nd Foundation Day of Bureau of Energy Efficiency Celebrated; Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister commends BEE for its innovative and world-leading programmes ​ Key Points State Energy Efficiency Index 2023: Fifth edition of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) was launched by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The index was launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), in association with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), to evaluate the annual progress of energy efficiency implementation in the states. Hence statement 1 is correct. In SEEI 2023, states and union territories are categorized into four groups based on their total scores: 'Front runner' (>=60), 'Achiever' (50-59.75), 'Contender' (30-49.75), and 'Aspirant' ( ). Additionally, they are classified into four groups based on their total final energy consumption (TFEC): Group 1 (>15 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE)), Group 2 (5-15 MTOE), Group 3 (1-5 MTOE), and Group 4 ( Key Outcomes of SEEI: Top Performer: The top-performing states in each group are Karnataka (Group 1), Andhra Pradesh (Group 2), Assam (Group 3), and Chandigarh (Group 4). Hence statement 2 is correct. Front Runners: In SEEI 2023, seven states—Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Telangana—are in the 'Front runner' category, compared to five states in SEEI 2021-22. Achiever: Two states, Assam and Uttar Pradesh, are in the 'Achiever' category, Contender: Three states—Goa, Jharkhand, and Tamil Nadu—are in the 'Contender' category. Overall: With an overall score of 86.5 out of 100, Karnataka emerges as the top-performing state in SEEI 2023. The second-highest performer, Andhra Pradesh, with a score of 83.25 out of 100. Key Improvements: Fifteen states have improved their scores compared to SEEI 2021-22, with Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana demonstrating significant progress, improving by over 10 points relative to the previous assessment. Maharashtra and Haryana have witnessed the most substantial improvements, with score increases of 18.5 and 17 points, respectively. Hence statement 3 is correct. Conversely, Rajasthan has experienced the most significant decline in score in SEEI 2023, attributed primarily to a lack of reported data.