Sustainable Economic Development

NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India, established on January 1, 2015, is the policy think tank of the Indian government, replacing the Planning Commission. It focuses on inclusive development, cooperative federalism, and sustainable growth. The organization is led by the Prime Minister and members include state representatives and experts.

NITI Aayog works on key initiatives like the Atal Innovation Mission and the Aspirational District Programme, promoting innovation and addressing socio-economic disparities. Despite its advisory role and limitations in resource allocation, it plays a pivotal role in shaping India's policies and governance.

Key Functions of NITI Aayog Policy Formulation: Prepares long-term, strategic, and sectoral policies for India's economic development. Cooperative Federalism: Acts as a bridge between the central and state governments for coordinated policy implementation.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracks the implementation of schemes and evaluates the outcomes. Think Tank: Provides knowledge, innovation, and thought leadership to address national challenges.

SDG India Index 2023-24 measures and tracks national progress of all States and UTs on 113 indicators aligned to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (MOSPI) National Indicator Framework (NIF). The SDG India Index computes goal-wise scores on the 16 SDGs for each State and UT.

Overall State and UT scores or Composite Scores are generated from goal-wise scores to measure the aggregate performance of the sub-national unit based on its performance across the 16 SDGs. These scores range between 0-100, and if a State/UT achieves a score of 100, it signifies it has achieved the targets.

The higher the score of a State/UT, the greater the distance covered to the target.
India's commitment to the SDGs since adopting the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is reflected in concerted efforts on SDG localisation spearheaded by NITI Aayog, which works closely with States and UTs.

NITI Aayog has the twin mandate to oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country and promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs.

Together with States and UTs, NITI Aayog has focused on the institutionalisation of the SDGs not only to look at sustainable development as a standalone or parallel framework, but also to make them an integral part of national and subnational thinking about development through institutional ownership, collaborative competition, capacity development, and following a whole-of- society approach.

India's commitment to the SDGs since adopting the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is reflected in concerted efforts on SDG localisation spearheaded by NITI Aayog, which works closely with States and UTs.

NITI Aayog has the twin mandate to oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country and promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs.

Together with States and UTs, NITI Aayog has focused on the institutionalisation of the SDGs not only to look at sustainable development as a standalone or parallel framework, but also to make them an integral part of national and subnational thinking about development through institutional ownership, collaborative competition, capacity development, and following a whole-of- society approach.

As per SDG India Index 2019, top ranking States were as follows: 1. Kerala (70), 2. Himachal Pradesh (69), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu (67 each).

As per SDG India Index 2020-21, top ranking States are as follows: 1. Kerala (75), 2. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (74 each), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand (72 each), 4. Sikkim (71), 5. Maharashtra (70).

As per SDG India Index 2019, top ranking States were as follows: 1. Kerala (70), 2. Himachal Pradesh (69), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu (67 each).

As per SDG India Index 2020-21, top ranking States are as follows: 1. Kerala (75), 2. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (74 each), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand (72 each), 4. Sikkim (71), 5. Maharashtra (70).

As per SDG India Index 2019, top ranking States were as follows: 1. Kerala (70), 2. Himachal Pradesh (69), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu (67 each).

As per SDG India Index 2020-21, top ranking States are as follows: 1. Kerala (75), 2. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (74 each), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand (72 each), 4. Sikkim (71), 5. Maharashtra (70).

As per SDG India Index 2019, top ranking States were as follows: 1. Kerala (70), 2. Himachal Pradesh (69), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu (67 each).

As per SDG India Index 2020-21, top ranking States are as follows: 1. Kerala (75), 2. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (74 each), 3. Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand (72 each), 4. Sikkim (71), 5. Maharashtra (70).

SDG India Index 2023-24 measures and tracks national progress of all States and UTs on 113 indicators aligned to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (MOSPI) National Indicator Framework (NIF). The SDG India Index computes goal-wise scores on the 16 SDGs for each State and UT.

Overall State and UT scores or Composite Scores are generated from goal-wise scores to measure the aggregate performance of the sub-national unit based on its performance across the 16 SDGs. These scores range between 0-100, and if a State/UT achieves a score of 100, it signifies it has achieved the targets. The higher the score of a State/UT, the greater the distance covered to the target.

India's commitment to the SDGs since adopting the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is reflected in concerted efforts on SDG localisation spearheaded by NITI Aayog, which works closely with States and UTs. NITI Aayog has the twin mandate to oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country and promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs.

Together with States and UTs, NITI Aayog has focused on the institutionalisation of the SDGs not only to look at sustainable development as a standalone or parallel framework, but also to make them an integral part of national and subnational thinking about development through institutional ownership, collaborative competition, capacity development, and following a whole-of- society approach.

DG India Index 2023-24 measures and tracks national progress of all States and UTs on 113 indicators aligned to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's (MOSPI) National Indicator Framework (NIF). The SDG India Index computes goal-wise scores on the 16 SDGs for each State and UT.

Overall State and UT scores or Composite Scores are generated from goal-wise scores to measure the aggregate performance of the sub-national unit based on its performance across the 16 SDGs. These scores range between 0-100, and if a State/UT achieves a score of 100, it signifies it has achieved the targets. The higher the score of a State/UT, the greater the distance covered to the target.

India's commitment to the SDGs since adopting the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development is reflected in concerted efforts on SDG localisation spearheaded by NITI Aayog, which works closely with States and UTs.

NITI Aayog has the twin mandate to oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country and promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs.

Together with States and UTs, NITI Aayog has focused on the institutionalisation of the SDGs not only to look at sustainable development as a standalone or parallel framework, but also to make them an integral part of national and subnational thinking about development through institutional ownership, collaborative competition, capacity development, and following a whole-of- society approach.