EVS ASSIGNMENT

SUBMITTED TO - MISS PRIYANKA MA’AM

SUBMITTED BY – SAHIL RANA
SECTION – B
COURSE – BCOM PROGRAMME
ROLL NO. – 24BPB055

SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
AND INDIA’S
PROGRESS
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
were set by the United Nations in 2015, targeting
global challenges such as poverty, inequality,
climate change, environmental degradation,
peace, and justice by 2030. India, with its diverse
economy and massive population, plays a crucial
role in achieving these goals globally. Here’s an
outline of each SDG with an emphasis on India's
initiatives and progress.
1. No Poverty
 Goal: Eradicate poverty globally.
 India’s Initiatives: Poverty reduction has been a central
focus of policies in India, which boasts various schemes
like MGNREGA (employment guarantee in rural areas)
and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (financial
inclusion).
 Progress: Millions have been lifted out of poverty, yet
disparities remain, especially in rural and tribal areas.

2. Zero Hunger
 Goal: Eliminate hunger and ensure food security.
 India’s Initiatives: Programs like Public Distribution
System (PDS) and Midday Meal Scheme aim to reduce
hunger and malnutrition.
 Progress: While food production is strong, malnutrition is
a concern, especially among children. Addressing
distribution issues is key to eradicating hunger.

3. Good Health and Well-being

 Goal: Ensure healthy lives and well-being for all.
 India’s Initiatives: Ayushman Bharat offers health
insurance to millions, with a focus on affordable
healthcare.
 Progress: Significant improvements in health services
have been seen, but challenges remain in rural healthcare
infrastructure, disease prevention, and child mortality.
4. Quality Education
 Goal: Ensure inclusive and quality education.
 India’s Initiatives: Right to Education (RTE) Act and
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan focus on universal primary
education and improving educational standards.
 Progress: Enrollment has increased, but issues of
dropout rates, teacher quality, and access to technology
persist.

5. Gender Equality
 Goal: Achieve gender equality and empower women and
girls.
 India’s Initiatives: Campaigns like Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) and
laws against gender discrimination seek to empower
women.
 Progress: Improvement in female literacy and workforce
participation is observed. However, gender violence and
workplace inequality are still issues.

6. Clean Water and Sanitation

 Goal: Access to water and sanitation for all.
 India’s Initiatives: Swachh Bharat Mission significantly
boosted sanitation by building millions of toilets, and Jal
Jeevan Mission focuses on tap water access.
 Progress: Sanitation access has improved, yet clean
drinking water remains a challenge in some regions due to
contamination and scarcity.
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
 Goal: Access to modern, reliable, and sustainable energy.
 India’s Initiatives: The Saubhagya Scheme has aimed
at electrifying households, and solar energy initiatives
have grown under National Solar Mission.
 Progress: Access to electricity has expanded rapidly, and
India is moving towards renewable sources, though the
reliance on fossil fuels remains significant.

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

 Goal: Promote sustained economic growth and productive
employment.
 India’s Initiatives: The Skill India mission aims to make
young people employable, and Make in India encourages
manufacturing and job creation.
 Progress: Economic growth has been robust, but
employment remains a concern with a need for more
quality jobs, especially for youth.

9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

 Goal: Build resilient infrastructure and foster innovation.
 India’s Initiatives: Digital India promotes digital access,
while Smart Cities Mission aims to create sustainable
urban infrastructure.
 Progress: Infrastructure development is ongoing, though
some regions face challenges in implementing updated
and resilient infrastructure.
10. Reduced Inequality
 Goal: Reduce income inequality within and among
countries.
 India’s Initiatives: Policies support marginalized
communities with education, health, and economic
support. Reservation systems and welfare schemes aim
to balance inequalities.
 Progress: Income inequality remains a challenge, but
social programs have helped lift marginalized
communities, particularly in rural areas.

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

 Goal: Make cities safe, inclusive, and sustainable.
 India’s Initiatives: Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT
aim to create sustainable cities and improve urban living
standards.
 Progress: Urban development is ongoing, though rapid
urbanization has led to issues like pollution, overcrowding,
and inadequate housing.

12. Responsible Consumption and Production

 Goal: Sustainable consumption and production.
 India’s Initiatives: Efforts to ban single-use plastics and
promote recycling aim to reduce environmental impact.
 Progress: While there is greater awareness about
sustainable practices, waste management remains a
challenge, especially in densely populated cities.
13. Climate Action
 Goal: Take urgent action to combat climate change.
 India’s Initiatives: India has committed to reducing its
carbon footprint, with initiatives like National Action Plan
on Climate Change.
 Progress: India is on track to exceed its commitments
under the Paris Agreement, but air pollution and reliance
on coal continue to be issues.

14. Life Below Water

 Goal: Conserve oceans and marine resources.
 India’s Initiatives: Programs to reduce marine pollution
and protect coastlines, such as Coastal Regulation Zone
(CRZ), aim to protect marine ecosystems.
 Progress: Despite efforts, pollution and overfishing
challenge marine conservation in India’s coastal areas.

15. Life on Land

 Goal: Protect and restore ecosystems.
 India’s Initiatives: Project Tiger and Green India
Mission are aimed at biodiversity and afforestation.
 Progress: While forest cover has increased, challenges
like illegal logging and habitat loss remain significant
concerns.
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
 Goal: Promote peace, justice, and strong institutions.
 India’s Initiatives: Initiatives for legal reform and
administrative transparency, like Digital India, aim to
make institutions more accessible and reliable.
 Progress: Corruption remains a challenge, though efforts
to increase transparency and judicial reforms are ongoing.

17. Partnerships for the Goals

 Goal: Strengthen global partnerships.
 India’s Initiatives: India engages in international
collaborations on health, climate, and trade to achieve
SDG goals.
 Progress: India is an active participant in global SDG
efforts, though funding and infrastructure challenges exist.
 CONCLUSION
India's approach to the SDGs shows a
comprehensive effort to address global
challenges through domestic policy.
Programs like Digital India, Ayushman
Bharat, and Swachh Bharat showcase the
nation’s commitment to sustainable
development, though progress is a
continuous journey, particularly in balancing
economic growth with environmental and
social responsibilities. As a developing
nation with a large population, India's
success in achieving the SDGs will greatly
impact the global progress towards a
sustainable future.