India among top 100 meeting UN's Sustainable Development Goals. But challenges remain
The G20 average is calculated using data from 19 individual countries, excluding the aggregated scores for the European Union and the African Union. However, what are the major challenges India still faces?MAJOR ISSUESThe SDG Index monitors 17 global goals spanning areas such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, and climate action. For India, food security remains a major concern, with the goal of Zero Hunger showing persistent challenges and a stagnating trend.Factors like malnutrition, unequal food access, and agrarian distress continue to impede progress, particularly in rural and tribal areas. In addition, sectors like Good Health and Well-Being, Gender Equality, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Life Below Water, Life on Land, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions — all pose major challenges, with trends either stagnating or only moderately increasing. These remain critical areas where India needs to accelerate its efforts to meet the 2030 targets.
Areas where India has witnessed notable progress but have significant challenges include Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, and Responsible Consumption and Production. These sectors show either moderately increasing or stagnating trends. Among them, Reduced Inequalities stands out with a positive trajectory, as it is considered on track or maintaining achievement, reflecting sustained progress in addressing disparities.There are other sectors where India sees challenges, such as No Poverty, Quality Education, and Climate Action. The country is considered on track or maintaining achievement in No poverty, reflecting improvements. Quality Education shows a moderately increasing trend, pointing to gradual improvements in enrolment and learning outcomes. However, Climate Action remains a pressing concern, with the report indicating a declining trend.- EndsMust Watch
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