Sustainable development goals of India

B.8] Sustainable Development Goals of India

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Objective: To end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.
India’s Role: India is one of the 193 UN member states that endorsed the SDGs.

National SDG Strategy: India launched its National SDG Strategy in 2016 under the NITI Aayog.
SDG India Index: Launched in 2017 to monitor progress towards the SDGs.
SDG India Dashboard: A real-time monitoring tool launched in 2018.

Goal	Focus Area	Relevance to India
1	No Poverty	Eradication of extreme poverty
2	Zero Hunger	Enhancing food security and nutrition
3	Good Health and Well-being	Improving healthcare access and quality
4	Quality Education	Enhancing education quality and equity
5	Gender Equality	Promoting women’s empowerment
6	Clean Water and Sanitation	Improving access to clean water and sanitation
7	Affordable and Clean Energy	Expanding access to renewable energy
8	Decent Work and Economic Growth	Promoting inclusive economic growth
9	Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure	Enhancing infrastructure and innovation
10	Reduced Inequalities	Addressing regional and social disparities
11	Sustainable Cities and Communities	Urban development and smart cities
12	Responsible Consumption and Production	Promoting sustainable consumption
13	Climate Action	Mitigation and adaptation to climate change
14	Life Below Water	Protecting marine ecosystems
15	Life on Land	Conservation of biodiversity and forests
16	Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions	Strengthening governance and justice
17	Partnerships for the Goals	Enhancing global cooperation

Poverty Reduction: India has made significant progress in reducing extreme poverty, with the National Sample Survey (NSS) reporting a decline from 22% in 2011-12 to 14.4% in 2019-20.
Healthcare: The Ayushman Bharat scheme has expanded health insurance coverage to over 100 million people.
Education: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to improve the quality of education and align it with SDG 4.
Renewable Energy: India is the world’s third-largest producer of solar energy and has committed to 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Women’s Empowerment: The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign has improved literacy rates among girls and increased access to education.
Climate Action: India has committed to renewable energy targets and is a leader in afforestation and afforestation programs like the National Afforestation Programme (NAP).

Inequality: Regional and social disparities persist, particularly in North-Eastern and Tribal regions.
Health Infrastructure: Despite progress, healthcare access in rural areas remains a challenge.
Education Quality: While enrollment rates are high, learning outcomes and teacher quality are areas needing improvement.
Water and Sanitation: Despite progress, sanitation coverage in rural areas is still below the SDG target.
Climate Vulnerability: India is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with frequent floods, droughts, and cyclones affecting millions.

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): A set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
NITI Aayog: The Indian think tank responsible for formulating the National SDG Strategy.
SDG India Index: A composite index measuring progress on SDGs in India.
SDG India Dashboard: A real-time monitoring tool for tracking SDG progress.
Ayushman Bharat: A flagship health insurance scheme launched in 2018.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: A policy aimed at improving the quality of education in India.
National Afforestation Programme (NAP): A program for increasing forest cover and combating deforestation.

India’s SDG Progress: India is among the top 10 countries in terms of SDG progress.
SDG India Index: India ranks 148th out of 193 countries in the SDG India Index (2021).
SDG India Dashboard: Provides real-time data on 17 SDGs and 169 targets.
Ayushman Bharat: Covers 500 diseases and provides ₹5 lakh insurance per family.
NEP 2020: Aims to achieve 100% literacy by 2030.
Renewable Energy: India is the world’s third-largest producer of solar energy and second-largest producer of wind energy.
Climate Action: India has committed to renewable energy targets and is a leader in afforestation and afforestation programs.

Q: What is the main objective of the SDGs?
A: To end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.
Q: When were the SDGs adopted?
A: The SDGs were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
Q: What is the National SDG Strategy?
A: It is a comprehensive strategy launched by the NITI Aayog in 2016 to guide India’s implementation of the SDGs.
Q: What is the SDG India Index?
A: It is a composite index launched in 2017 to measure progress on the SDGs in India.
Q: What is the SDG India Dashboard?
A: It is a real-time monitoring tool launched in 2018 to track progress on the SDGs.
Q: What is Ayushman Bharat?
A: It is a flagship health insurance scheme launched in 2018 to provide coverage to 100 million poor families.
Q: What is the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
A: It is a policy launched in 2020 to improve the quality of education in India.
Q: What is the target for renewable energy in India by 2030?
A: India aims to achieve 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.