UTTARAKHAND TOPS SDG INDIA INDEX 2023-24 RANKINGS

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Uttarakhand leads in SDG India Index 2023-24, showcasing achievements in healthcare, clean energy, poverty reduction, and environmental protection.

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Achievements and Recognition:

  • SDG India Index 2023-24: Uttarakhand is a top performer in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Leadership: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s leadership is pivotal in achieving high scores in various domains.
  • Areas of Success: Healthcare, clean energy, poverty reduction, urban sustainability, and environmental protection.
About SDG India Index:

  • SDG India Index measures national and subnational progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Launched: by NITI Aayog in 2018.
  • Evaluates efforts across dimensions of sustainable development.
  • Promotes localisation and involves States and UTs as key stakeholders in the transformative journey.

About National Indicator Framework (NIF):

  • Developed by MoSPI since September 2016 to monitor India’s SDGs progress.
  • Involves Central Ministries, State Governments, and stakeholders.
  • Comprises 306 statistical indicators.
  • Largest framework in India for policy guidance.
  • Aligns with national priorities and SDG targets.
  • Regularly refined by the High-Level Steering Committee.

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