As the elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir draw near, it becomes crucial to evaluate the performance of respective governments in ensuring their respective state population's access to opportunities for their citizens. The question we ask/assess here is to what extent have any meaningful strides been made in improving access to basic amenities like healthcare, education, socio-economic security, and legal recourse? How effectively are the state administrations tackling the entrenched inequalities within their regions?