Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

The inequalities in income and wealth are severe and have been widening globally. The SDG 10 aims to reduce inequality which persists in income as well as that based on age, sex, disability, religion or economic or other status within a country as well as among countries. Inequality is not only a barrier to progress but also deprives people from opportunities and ultimately leads to the conditions of extreme poverty. This Goal has 10 targets to reduce the inequality mainly by regulating and monitoring the financial markets and institutions, encouraging development assistance and foreign direct investment to regions where required. A total of 7 indicators have been identified in State Indicator Framework to measure and monitor the progress of these targets.

Facts and figures

Gini Coefficient of household expenditure (in Ratio) is MMRP-0.248 (Rural), MMR P-0.320 (Urban) as per 68 Round NSSO Report 2011-12.
Proportion of seats held by women in Vidhansabha 10% in 2023, Loksabha 12% in 2019.
Proportion of SC in Vidhansabha 17.5 % in 2023, in Loksabha 16% in 2019; ST in Vidhansabha 16.5 % in 2023.
Percentage of budget allocated for welfare of SCs and STs is respectively 17.86 and 13.84 in RE 2020-21 as per Finance Department.