About Us

This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.

All countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, will implement this plan. We are resolved to free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our planet. We are determined to take the bold and transformative steps which are urgently needed to shift the world on to a sustainable and resilient path. As we embark on this collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets which we are announcing today demonstrate the scale and ambition of this new universal Agenda. They seek to build on the Millennium Development Goals and complete what they did not achieve. They seek to realize the human rights of all and to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. They are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, social and environmental.

The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet.

People

We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment.

Planet

We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.

Prosperity

We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature.

Peace

We are determined to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.

Partnership

We are determined to mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.

The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realized. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 1. No Poverty

Goal 2. Zero Hunger

Goal 3. Good Health and Well Being

Goal 4. Quality Education

Goal 5. Gender Equility

Goal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Goal 10. Reduced inequalities

Goal 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 12. Sustainable Consumption and Production

Goal 13. Climate Action

Goal 14. Life below Water

Goal 15. Life on Land

Goal 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17. Partnerships for the Goals

National Level

India is home of one-sixth of the planet’s humanity which makes the country a key player in ensuring the prosperity and sustainability of the planet and its people. India is cognizant of its role and responsibility in working towards a sustainable future of the planet and all its lives. India’s commitment to attain SDGs and transforming the country by improving its socio-economic-environmental indicators. SDGs require a multi-pronged strategy and convergent set of interventions at different levels of government on a sustained basis.

The integrated and interdependent nature of SDGs provides a holistic framework to the governments in envisioning the national/ state priorities, set ambitious goals and targets and take requisite development action. At the national front, emphasis is laid down on having common understanding and coordination, developing monitoring system and reporting mechanisms. This process is spearheaded by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoS&PI), along with support from other line departments.

NITI Aayog is overseeing implementation of the SDGs in the country. Aayog is playing a leading role in this endeavor to drive the Agenda 2030 which is the spirit of cooperative and competitive federalism. It is working closely with Central Ministries, States and Union Territories and International Development Organizations such as the UN system, think tanks and the civil society organization in driving the adoption, implementation and monitoring of SDGs.

The task at hand for NITI Aayog is not merely to periodically collect data on SDGs but to act proactively fructify the goals and targets not only quantitatively but also maintaining high standards of quality.

NITI Aayog has been identified as apex coordinating agency and it has taken lead in

Mapping of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), related intervention to the SDGs and targets and identification of lead and supporting ministries for each target
Ranking all states and UTs based on the SDG India Index Report 1.0, 2.0, 3.0.

National Indicator Framework (NIF)

National Indicator Framework (NIF):- National Indicators Framework (NIF) is a framework of monitoring and reporting of progress on SDGs at national level. Presently, Third version of NIF is in implementation comprise of 308 National indicators for monitoring of SDGs. The first version of NIF comprises 306 indicators and second version of NIF comprises 302 . These indicators not only help in the monitoring of the SDGs but also assists in formulating policy/guidelines to the policy makers and executive agencies for issuance suitable direction to the implementers of various schemes and programs. It is a dynamic framework which can be appended as per need, changed scenario and achievement levels.

State Level

Government of Rajasthan is fully committed for the holistic development of the state. In its endeavor to “Leaving No One Behind” , Government of Rajasthan has taken significant initiatives aimed at realizing the SDG Agenda 2030. These include meticulous implementation and mapping of schemes aligned with SDG targets, aligning of schematic allocation with SDGs, strengthening capacity building and advocacy efforts. In terms of area, Rajasthan is largest state in the country, so this has a significant role in effective implementation and achieving the SDGs. Some Initiatives taken by Rajasthan are as follows:

Institutional Set up

Planning Department has been declared as the Nodal Department for the effective implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in the state.
Centre/Cell for SDGs Implementation is established and working in Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES) for collection of data on Indicators and periodic review of progress.
A state level implementation and monitoring committee is institutionalized under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan.
Keeping in view the localization for better planning and implementation of SDG's at grass root level, Government of Rajasthan has constituted District level SDGs implementation and monitoring committees under the chairmanship of the respective District Collector. All 33 districts have constituted above district level committee and conducted their first meeting with DLOs of concern departments.
Nodal & Focal point officers has been nominated in various departments in the state for coordinating in SDGs activities.
the compliance of finance (Budget section) departments circular dated 5th September, 2019, all departmental schemes budget heads have been mapped with sustainable development goals/target.

State Indicator Framework (SIF)

State Indicator Framework (SIF):- State Indicators Framework (SIF) is a framework of monitoring and reporting of progress on SDGs at State Level. First version of SIF is in implementation comprise of 330 State indicators for monitoring of SDGs. These indicators not only help in the monitoring of the SDGs but also assists in formulating policy/guidelines to the policy makers and executive agencies for issuance suitable direction to the implementers of various schemes and programs. It is a dynamic framework which can be appended as per need, changed scenario and achievement levels.