Assessing India’s Progress towards Sustainable Development Goals: A Critical Analysis
Author : Dr. Sunil Vyankatesh Samag and Dr. Dadasaheb Kashinath Ghadage
Abstract :
India's progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been marked by significant advancements and persistent challenges. This study critically analyses India’s performance across key SDG indicators, focusing on poverty alleviation, healthcare, education, gender equality, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability. Government initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, MGNREGA, and the National Solar Mission have contributed to socio-economic growth, leading to a significant reduction in multidimensional poverty and improvements in literacy rates and healthcare access. However, challenges remain in income inequality, employment disparities, and climate change mitigation, with 77% of the national wealth concentrated among the top 10% of the population and women’s labour force participation at only 27%. India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 42%, yet further efforts are needed to achieve a low-carbon economy. This paper employs a data-driven approach to evaluate India's SDG trajectory, highlighting gaps in policy implementation and financial investments. It underscores the need for strengthened governance, enhanced public-private partnerships, and innovative policy frameworks to accelerate SDG achievement by 2030. The findings emphasize that while India is on the path to sustainable growth, urgent multi-sectoral interventions are required to ensure an inclusive and resilient future.
Keywords :
Sustainable Development Goals, India’s SDG Progress, Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction, Renewable Energy, Gender Equality, Climate Change, Public Policy, Education, Healthcare Reforms.
