India
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India
India is strongly committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals designed to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice by 2030. The Indian government has integrated these goals into national policies and development agendas, working across various sectors to promote sustainable development.
National Implementation and Monitoring:
India has established a robust framework for implementing and monitoring the SDGs:
- NITI Aayog: The government’s policy think tank, NITI Aayog, plays a crucial role in coordinating SDG implementation, developing national and state-level indicators, and monitoring progress.
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): Responsible for data collection and reporting on SDG indicators, providing a comprehensive overview of progress.
International Cooperation:
India actively participates in international cooperation to promote sustainable development globally:
- South-South Cooperation: Sharing development experiences and providing support to other developing countries in areas such as agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure.
- Bilateral and Multilateral Partnerships: Collaborating with international organizations and countries to advance the global SDG agenda.
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Sustainable Development Report
The Sustainable Development Report (formerly the SDG Index & Dashboards) is a global assessment of countries’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It is a complement to the official SDG indicators and the voluntary national reviews.
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Voluntary National Review 2020
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India, home to one-sixth of all humanity, holds the key to the success of the 2030 Agenda. India in its second VNR has made a paradigm shift to a “whole-of-society” approach with the Government of India engaging sub-national and local governments, civil society organizations, local communities, people in vulnerable situations and the private sector.
India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national development agenda as reflected in the motto of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Collective Efforts for Inclusive Growth). Based on the evidence from the SDG India Index, which measures progress at the subnational level, the country has developed a robust SDG localization model centered on adoption, implementation and monitoring at the State and district levels.
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Voluntary National Review 2017
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India has played an important role in shaping the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, it is no surprise that the country’s national development goals are mirrored in the SDGs. As such, India has been effectively committed to achieving the SDGs even before they were fully crystallized.
The expression “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” which translates as “Collective Effort, Inclusive Growth” and has been popularized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, forms the cornerstone of India’s national development agenda. To fast track this agenda, the Government of India has just released a draft Three-Year Action Agenda covering years 2017-18 to 2019-20. In parallel, work is in advance stages on a 15-Year Vision, which will also include a 7-year Strategy. Reflecting the country’s long-standing federal tradition, these documents are being prepared with active participation of the States (sub-national Governments).
Reflecting the country’s commitment to the SDG agenda at the highest levels of Government, the Indian Parliament organized several forums including the South Asian Speakers’ Summit in February 2017. These forums have focused on the elimination of poverty, gender equality, climate change and resource mobilization for SDGs. Additionally, the Speaker’s Research Initiative has been launched for providing SDG-related insights to Members of Parliament.
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