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NITI Aayog Releases SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21
Posted On: 03 JUN 2021 10:23AM by PIB Delhi
The third edition of the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 was released by NITI Aayog today. Since its inaugural launch in 2018, the indexhas been comprehensively documenting and rankingthe progress made by States and Union Territories towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Now in its third year, the index has become the primary tool for monitoring progress on the SDGs in the country and has simultaneously fostered competition among the States and Union Territories.
NITI Aayog ViceChairperson Dr Rajiv Kumar launched the report titled,SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21: Partnerships in the Decade of Action, in the presence of Dr Vinod Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, and Ms.Sanyukta Samaddar,Adviser (SDGs), NITI Aayog. Designed and developed by NITI Aayog, the preparation of the index followed extensive consultations with the primary stakeholders—the States and Union Territories; the UN agencies led by United Nations in India;Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), and the key Union Ministries.
“Our effort of monitoring SDGs through the SDG India Index & Dashboard continues to be widely noticed and applauded around the world. It remains a rare data-driven initiative to rank our States and Union Territories by computing a composite index on the SDGs. We are confident that it will remain a matter of aspiration and emulation and help propel monitoring efforts at the international level,”Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog said during the launch.
With one-third of the journey towards achieving the 2030 Agenda behind us, this edition of the index report focuses on the significance of partnerships as its theme. Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog said, “The report reflects on the partnerships we have built and strengthened during our SDG efforts. The narrative throws light on how collaborative initiatives can result in better outcomes and greater impacts.”
On thetheme of partnerships which is central to Goal 17, Dr. Vinod Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said,“It is clear that by working togetherwe can build a more resilient and sustainable future, where no one is left behind.”
“From covering 13 Goals with 62 indicators in its first edition in 2018, the third edition covers 16 Goals on 115 quantitative indicators, with a qualitative assessment on Goal 17, thereby reflecting our continuous efforts towards refining this important tool,” said Ms. Sanyukta Samaddar, Adviser (SDGs), NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog has the twin mandate to oversee the adoption and monitoring of the SDGs in the country, and also promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs. The index represents the articulation of the comprehensive nature of the Global Goals under the 2030 Agenda while being attuned to the national priorities. The modular nature of the index has become a policy tool and a ready reckoner for gauging progress of States and UTs on the expansive nature of the Goals, including health, education, gender, economic growth, institutions, climate change and environment.
From right to left: Dr Vinod Paul, Member (Health);Dr Rajiv Kumar,Vice Chairperson; Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO; and Ms. Sanyukta Samaddar, Adviser (SDGs), NITI Aayog
SDG India Index andDashboard 2020–21: An Introduction to the Third Edition
The SDG India Index 2020–21, developed in collaboration with the United Nations in India, tracks progress of all States and UTs on 115 indicators that are aligned to MoSPI’s National Indicator Framework (NIF). The initiative to refine and improve this important tool with each edition has been steered by the need to continuously benchmark performance and measure progress, and to account for the availability of latest SDG-related data on States and UTs. The process of selecting these 115 indicators included multipleconsultations with Union Ministries. Feedback was sought from all States and UTs and as the essential stakeholder and audience of this localisation tool, they played a crucial role in shaping the index by enriching the feedback process with localised insights and experience from the ground.
The SDG India Index 2020–21 is more robust than the previous editions on account of wider coverage of targets and indicators with greater alignment with the NIF.The 115 indicators incorporate16 out of 17 SDGs, with a qualitative assessment on Goal 17,andcover 70 SDG targets. This is an improvement over the 2018–19 and 2019–20 editions of the index, which had utilised 62 indicators across 39 targets and 13 Goals, and 100 indicators across 54 targets and 16 Goals, respectively.
The SDG India Index computes goal-wise scores onthe 16 SDGs for each State and Union Territory. Overall State and UT scores are generated from goal-wise scores to measure 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 2030 targets. The higher the score of a State/UT, the greater the distance to target achieved.
States and Union Territories are classified as below based on their SDG India Index score:
- Aspirant: 0–49
- Performer: 50–64
- Front-Runner: 65–99
- Achiever: 100
Overall Results and Findings
The country’s overall SDG score improved by 6 points—from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020–21. This positive stride towards achieving the targets is largely driven by exemplary country-wide performance in Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and Goal 7(Affordable and Clean Energy), where the composite Goal scoresare 83 and 92, respectively.
Goal-wise India results, 2019–20 and 2020–21:
The top-fiveand bottom-fiveStates in SDG India Index 2020–21:
Performance and Ranking of States and UTs on SDGs 2020–21, including change in score from last year:
Mizoram, Haryana, and Uttarakhand are the top gainers in 2020–21in terms of improvement in score from 2019, with an increase of 12, 10 and 8 points, respectively.
Top Fast-Moving States (Score-Wise):
While in 2019, ten States/UTs belonged to the category of Front-Runners (score in the range 65–99, including both) twelve more States/UTs find themselves in this category in 2020–21. Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Punjab, Haryana, Tripura, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh graduated to the category of Front-Runners (scores between 65 and 99, including both).
Asection of the SDG India Index report is dedicated to all the 36 Statesand UTs of the country. These State and UT profiles will be very useful for policymakers, scholars and the general public, to analyse the performance on the 115 indicators across all Goals.
Sample of a State/UT profile from the report:
It is followed by a unique section on the progress on SDG localisation in States and Union Territories. It provides an update on the institutional structures, SDG vision documents, State and District Indicator Frameworks and other initiatives taken by the State and UT governments.
The SDG India Index2020–21 is also live on an online dashboard, which has cross-sectoral relevance across policy, civil society, business, and academia. The index is designed to function as a tool for focused policy dialogue, formulation and implementation through development actions,which are pegged to the globally recognisable metric of the SDG framework.The index and dashboardwill also facilitate in identifying crucial gaps related to tracking the SDGs and the need for India to develop its statistical systems at the State/UT levels.As another milestone in the SDG localisation journey of the country, the Index is presently being adapted and developed by NITI Aayogatthe granular level of districts for the upcoming North Eastern Region District SDG Index.
A snapshot of the SDG India Index 2020–21 dashboard:
NITI Aayog has the mandate for coordinating the adoption and monitoring of SDGs at the national and sub-national levels. The SDG India Index and Dashboard represents NITI Aayog’s efforts inencouraging evidence-based policymaking by supporting States and UTs to benchmark their progress, identify the priority areas and share good practices.
The full SDG India Index report can be accessed here: https://wgz.short.gy/SDGIndiaIndex
The interactive dashboard can be accessed here: http://sdgindiaindex.niti.gov.in/
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FAQs
What is SDG India Index Dashboard 2020-21? ›
The SDG India Index and Dashboard is a crucial tool in India's SDG monitoring efforts. Designed and developed by NITI Aayog, the Index measures the progress at the national and sub-national levels in our journey towards meeting the Global Goals and targets.
Which index and reports are released by NITI Aayog? ›Due to NITI Aayog's sustained efforts, India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 46 in 2021. The India Innovation Index is released by NITI Aayog and the Institute for Competitiveness every year.
What is the rank of India in SDG Index 2022? ›The 2022 SDG Index is topped by three Nordic countries – Finland, Denmark and Sweden – and all top 10 countries are European countries. India ranked at 121.
Which state has topped the SDG India Index released by NITI Aayog recently? ›Kerala again tops NITI Aayog's SDG ranking; Bihar worst performer.
Which is the top ranked state in the SDG India Index 2020/21 which was released by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the United Nations in India? ›Kerala retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75. Both Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu took the second spot with a score of 74. Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst performing states in this year's index. The third rendition of India's SDG Index was launched by Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar.
WHO launched SDG dashboard? ›Visit Dashboard
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
The SDG India Index is intended to provide a holistic view on the social, economic and environmental status of the country and its States and UTs. The SDG India Index is an aggregate measure which can be understood and used by everyone—policymakers, businesses, civil society and the general public.
What is the ranking index of India? ›| Index | Released / Published by | India's Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2021 | Startup Blink | 20th |
| World Competitiveness Index 2021 | Institute for Management Development's (IMD) | 43th |
| Global Gender Gap Report 2022 | World Economic Forum | 135th |
| Global Gender Gap Report 2021 | World Economic Forum | 140th |
NITI Aayog is developing itself as a state-of-the-art resource centre with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable it to act with speed, promote research and innovation, provide strategic policy vision for the government, and deal with contingent issues.
Which country topped the SDG Index 2022? ›The report assesses the progress of all 193 UN Member States on the SDGs: This year, Finland, Denmark and Sweden top the rankings.
Which SDG is most important in India? ›
Some of these goals are no poverty, zero hunger, good health and wellbeing, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure.
WHO released Sustainable Development Index 2022? ›Europe Sustainable Development Report 2022 Achieving the SDGs: Europe's Compass in a Multipolar World. The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2022 (4th edition) was prepared by a team of independent researchers at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in collaboration with SDSN Europe.
Which of the states ranked first in the sustainable development goals india index 2022 21 released by niti ayog? ›Kerala and Chandigarh being the top state and UT. 64 districts were Front Runners and 39 districts were Performers in North East India (North-Eastern Region District SDG Index 2021-22)
Which are the top 5 states in SDG NITI Aayog? ›As per the index, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka continue to be the top performing states while Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya were worst performers in the third edition (2021) of the index which was launched for the first time in 2018.
Which city is top in SDG India Index? ›Shimla has topped among the 56 urban areas while Dhanbad in Jharkhand is at the bottom. About the SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021-22: The SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021-22 ranks 56 urban areas on 77 SDG indicators across 46 targets of the SDG framework.
Which are the top 5 States in SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21? ›Kerala topped the index with an SDG score of 75 out of 100. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu scored 74 to gain the second spot. Andhra Pradesh stood third with an SDG score of 72 followed by Sikkim and Maharashtra at 4th and 5th spot with a score of 71 and 70 respectively.
Which Indian state topped the NITI Aayog's sustainable development goals SDG Index *? ›Economic Survey 2022: India Moved Up To 66 On NITI Aayog's SDG India Index Last Year. The SDG India Index tracks the states's progress on parameters like health, education, economic growth, climate change and environment. Kerala and Chandigarh emerged as the top state and UT in 2021-22 in the SDG Index score.
Which Indian state topped the NITI Aayog's sustainable development goals SDG? ›Kerala has retained the top rank in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar is the worst performing state.
WHO publishes SDG India Index? ›Detailed Solution. The SDG India index is developed by NITI Aayog. The NITI Aayog has released the Baseline Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index. It comprehensively documents the progress made by India's States and Union Territories so far towards implementing the 2030 SDG targets.
How many SDG are achieved by India? ›Our Work on the Sustainable Development Goals in India
The 17 SDGs and 169 targets are part of a transformative agenda - the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by 193 Member States at the UN General Assembly Summit in September 2015, and which came into effect on 1 January 2016.
In which thing India is No 1 in world? ›
Largest Democracy in The World
According to UN estimates, the country is home to 18 percent of the world's population. India is renowned as the most populous democracy in the world.
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What are the 7 pillars of NITI Aayog? ›Ans. The seven pillars of the NITI Aayog include Pro-activity, Pro-people, Participation, Empowering, Inclusion of all, Equality, and Transparency. Ans. The function of the NITI Aayog is to foster cooperative federalism by supporting mechanisms and initiatives with the States, making a strong nation.
What is the importance of NITI Aayog in the development of India? ›NITI Aayog has been entrusted with the twin mandate of overseeing the adoption and monitoring of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country, and promote competitive and cooperative federalism among States and UTs.
What are the main aims and objectives of NITI Aayog? ›Ans. NITI Aayog is the Government of India's top policy think tank, providing strategic and policy insights. NITI Aayog provides relevant technical assistance to the Centre, States, and Union Territories in addition to creating strategic or long programs and policies for the Government of India.
Which country is best in SDG index? ›Major challenges remain in SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), SDG-3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG-5 (Gender Equality), SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG-14 Life Below Water), SDG-15 (Life ...
When was SDG launched in India? ›On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit — officially came into force.
Which state is first in SDG index? ›State Wise Performance SDG Index
With a score of 75, Kerala remained at the top of the rankings in the third edition of the index, followed by Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh, both with a score of 72.
Karnataka tops NITI Aayog innovation list.
Which union ministry released sdg national indicator framework progress report 2022? ›
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has developed a National Indicator Framework (NIF) for SDGs along with identified data sources and periodicity following due consultation process with all stakeholders.
What country has the lowest SDG index? ›In the ranking of the 2022 SDG Index, Chad, the Central African Republic and South Sudan have the lowest scores on SDG progress with 41.29 points, 39.28 points, and 39.05 points, respectively.
What is SDG dashboard? ›The Sustainable Development Report (formerly the SDG Index & Dashboards) is a global assessment of countries' progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
What is the SDG index? ›The Sustainable Development Report (formerly the SDG Index & Dashboards) is the first worldwide study to assess where each country stands with regard to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
What is SDG goals in India? ›The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
What is SDG urban index and dashboard? ›The SDG Urban Index and Dashboard ranks 56 urban areas on 77 SDG indicators across 46 targets of the SDG framework. The data on these indicators have been sourced from official data sources such as NFHS, NCRB, U-DISE, data portals of various ministries, and other government data sources.
Who published SDG India Index? ›Detailed Solution. The SDG India index is developed by NITI Aayog. The NITI Aayog has released the Baseline Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index. It comprehensively documents the progress made by India's States and Union Territories so far towards implementing the 2030 SDG targets.
What are the three 3 main focus of the SDGs? ›The goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection.
Who published SDG report? ›The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
How many SDG index are there in India? ›Economic Survey 2022: India Moved Up To 66 On NITI Aayog's SDG India Index Last Year. The SDG India Index tracks the states's progress on parameters like health, education, economic growth, climate change and environment.
Which country has the highest SDG index? ›
The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a call-to-action for people worldwide to address five critical areas of importance by 2030: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership.
Which state topped SDG Index 2022? ›Gujarat tops SDG-3 health index: UN-Niti Aayog report.
Who monitor & track SDG compliance in India? ›United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (UNRCO)
The SDG Vertical, UNRCO, and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) collaborate on the SDG Data Forum for supporting data, indicators, and statistics for monitoring SDGs in India.
About: The index and dashboard are a result of the NITI Aayog-Germany's International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and BMZ collaboration focused on driving SDG localization in our cities, under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation.
How many official SDG indicators are there? ›The global indicator framework includes 231 unique indicators. Please note that the total number of indicators listed in the global indicator framework of SDG indicators is 248.