INITIATIVES TO

ACHIEVE
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
GOALS
Aliza Jasmine 34522
Varsha 34513
 Sustainable Development
Goals

1 2 6

CLEAN WATER AND

NO POVERTY ZERO HUNGER
SANITATION
End poverty in all its forms End hunger, achieve food Ensure availability and
everywhere security and improved sustainable management of
nutrition and promote water and sanitation for all
sustainable agriculture
Problems Associated
with Poverty
• Health Issues
• Educational Barriers
• Employment Challenges
• Housing Instability
• Food Insecurity
• Social Isolation
• Increased Crime Rates
• Mental Health Struggles
• Generational Poverty
• Access to Basic Services
Problems Associated
with Hunger
• Malnutrition
• Health Issues
• Cognitive Development
• Economic Impact
• Social Instability
• Mental Health Issues
• Disruption of Family Life
• Increased Healthcare Costs
• Impact on Employment
• Global Instability
Problems
Associated with
Lack of Clean Water
and Poor Hygiene
• Health Issues
• Malnutrition
• Child Mortality
• Reduced Economic
Productivity
• Education Barriers
• Social Inequality
• Mental Health Challenges
• Environmental Degradation
• Conflict Over Resources
• Increased Healthcare Costs
 Government Initiatives to
Accomplish SDG 1
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): This scheme aims to provide
affordable housing to the urban and rural poor, ensuring that everyone has
access to safe and adequate housing.
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(MGNREGA): This program provides a legal guarantee for at least 100 days of
unskilled wage employment in a financial year to every rural household, helping
to alleviate rural poverty.
• National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM): NRLM aims to reduce poverty by
promoting self-employment and organizing rural poor into self-help groups
(SHGs), facilitating access to credit and skills training.
• Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): This financial inclusion initiative
seeks to ensure access to banking services, savings accounts, and insurance for
the poor, helping to improve their financial security.
• Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY): SGRY aimed to provide at
least 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households while creating
durable assets and improving rural infrastructure.
 Government Initiatives to
Accomplish SDG 1
• Skill India Mission: This initiative focuses on enhancing the employability of
youth by providing skill training and promoting entrepreneurship, helping to
reduce poverty through better job opportunities.
• Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-
NRLM): This initiative focuses on promoting self-employment and income-
generating activities among rural households to uplift them from poverty.
• Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: This scheme provides LPG connections to
women from below-poverty-line households, reducing their dependence on
traditional fuels and improving health and living conditions.
• Aajeevika – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) : This mission
focuses on promoting self-employment and organizing rural poor into self-help
groups (SHGs), enhancing their access to financial services and markets.
 Government Initiatives to
Accomplish SDG 2
• National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013: This act aims to provide
subsidized food grains to eligible households. It covers approximately two-thirds
of India's population, ensuring access to essential food items.
• Mid-Day Meal Scheme: This program provides free lunch to children in
government schools to improve nutritional status and encourage school
attendance. It aims to combat hunger and malnutrition among school-age
children.
• Aganwadi Services Scheme(ASS): This program focuses on the holistic
development of children under six years and their mothers. It provides nutrition,
health education, and preschool education through Anganwadi centers.
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): This initiative provides
direct cash transfers to farmers, helping them meet their financial needs and
encouraging agricultural sustainability.
• National Agricultural Market (e-NAM): This digital platform aims to create a
unified national market for agricultural commodities, helping farmers access
better prices and reducing food wastage.
 Government Initiatives to
Accomplish SDG 2
• Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY): This program focuses on enhancing
agricultural production and productivity by providing financial assistance to
states for agriculture development projects.
• National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan): Launched to reduce
malnutrition among children, adolescents, and women. This initiative focuses on
improving nutritional outcomes through awareness, education, and monitoring.
• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): This crop insurance scheme
aims to protect farmers from losses due to natural disasters, pests, and
diseases, encouraging sustainable agricultural practices.
• Soil Health Card Scheme: This initiative promotes sustainable farming by
providing farmers with information about soil health and the necessary
nutrients for better crop production.
• Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS): The TPDS aims to provide
essential food grains at subsidized rates to low-income households, ensuring
food security for vulnerable populations.
 Government Initiatives to
Accomplish SDG 6
• Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Launched to promote sanitation and hygiene,
this mission aims to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste
management across urban and rural areas.
• Jal Jeevan Mission: This program aims to provide functional household tap
connections to every rural household by 2024, ensuring access to safe and
adequate drinking water.
• National Water Mission (NWM): Under the NWM, the government works
towards sustainable water management, conservation, and reducing water
demand. It focuses on enhancing water use effi ciency, promoting water-saving
technologies, and increasing public awareness.
• Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT):
Focused on improving urban infrastructure, this mission includes initiatives for
water supply, sewerage, and stormwater drainage in cities.
• Namami Gange Programme: A flagship initiative to rejuvenate the Ganga
River, this program focuses on cleaning the river, improving water quality, and
restoring ecosystems.
 Government Initiatives to
Accomplish SDG 6
• National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP): This program focuses
on providing safe drinking water to rural areas. It aims to ensure the
sustainability of water supply schemes, water quality testing, and community-
based management of water resources.
• Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY): This scheme was launched in 2018 with the
objective of sustainable management of groundwater resources. It focuses on
community participation, demand-side management, and strengthening
institutional frameworks for groundwater management.
• National Urban Sanitation Policy (NUSP): This policy aims to ensure
sanitation and waste management in urban areas. It focuses on promoting
sanitation practices, constructing toilets, and implementing solid waste
management systems.
• Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana: Aimed at enhancing irrigation
effi ciency, this scheme promotes the use of water-saving technologies and
practices in agriculture.
 Inadequacies of Government
Initiatives
• Insufficient Coverage: Many programs fail to reach all intended beneficiaries,
leaving vulnerable groups underserved.
• Bureaucratic Delays: Slow processes and red tape can hinder timely implementation
and access to services.
• Insufficient Funding: Limited financial resources restrict the scale and effectiveness
of programs, impacting sustainability.
• Poor Implementation: Variability in execution can lead to inconsistent outcomes
across different regions.
• Limited Impact Measurement: Weak monitoring and evaluation frameworks hinder
the assessment of program effectiveness.
• Short-Term Focus: Programs often prioritize immediate relief over addressing root
causes of poverty and development.
 Inadequacies of Government
Initiatives
• Dependency on Aid: Continuous reliance on government support can foster a culture
of dependency rather than self-sufficiency.
• Lack of Community Involvement: Insufficient engagement of local communities
reduces program relevance and effectiveness.
• Fragmented Approaches: Uncoordinated initiatives can lead to confusion and
inefficiencies in service delivery.
• Socioeconomic Barriers: Cultural and social factors can impede participation,
particularly for marginalized groups.
• Inequality in Access: Some programs may favor certain demographics, exacerbating
existing inequalities.
• Lack of Customization: One-size-fits-all approaches often overlook local needs and
conditions.
 Inadequacies of Government
Initiatives
• Short-Term Funding: Programs dependent on temporary funding create instability for
ongoing support.
• Limited Skill Development: Many programs provide financial aid without adequately
focusing on skills training.
• Inadequate Data Collection: Poor data on demographics and needs hampers
effective targeting and design.
• Public Perception and Trust: Negative views on government efficacy can lead to
reluctance in program engagement.
• Political Interference: Programs may be swayed by political agendas, affecting
fairness in resource allocation.
• Environmental Oversight: Some initiatives may neglect sustainability, harming local
ecosystems.
 Inadequacies of Government
Initiatives
• Inflexible Policies: Rigid frameworks can prevent timely adaptations to changing
circumstances.
• Limited Capacity Building: Short-term aid often overshadows long-term community
empowerment efforts.
• Youth Engagement Gaps: Many initiatives do not effectively target or involve young
people in development processes.
• Complex Application Processes: Complicated procedures can deter eligible
beneficiaries from accessing support.
• Resource Misallocation: Ineffective management can lead to misallocation of
resources and benefits.
• Lack of Awareness: Many potential beneficiaries are unaware of available programs,
limiting participation and impact.
INITIATIVE FOR
COMMUITY
EMPOWERMEN
T
Objectives
• Poverty alleviation by providing skill enhancement, financial
literacy and techniques of resource management.
• Ensure all community members have consistent access to
nutritious food and promote sustainable agricultural
techniques.
• Provide access to clean water, improve sanitation facilities,
and apprise hygiene practices.
Methodology
Conduct regular workshops or training programmes to educate
the community for self-sufficieny and sustainability on the
following aspects:
• Financial literacy
• IT skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Nutrition education
• Sustainable agriculture
• Water management
• Personal hygiene and sanitation
• Waste management
In the span of 2 years 25 workshops will be organized.
Methodology
Establish community gardens where members can grow fresh
fruits, vegetables, and herbs
• Colloborate with Department of Agriculture/Horticulture
• Provide training for growing community/kitchen gardens
• Distribute saplings
• Integrate medical plants
• Set up rainwater harvesting system for irrigation
• Promote indigenous fertilisers like vericompost
• Manage kitchen waste
Methodology
Set-up collection and distribution centre to collect resources
from where it is surplus and distribute to where it is needed.
This centre may consists of:
• Excess food from eateries
• Seeds and saplings
• Medicnal plants
• Agricultural tools
• Sanitary products like soaps and pads
• Donated clothes and footwear
Budget
Amount
Particulars
(₹)
Workshops
Venue 10,000
Speaker 5,000
Training material 10,000
Refreshments 2,000
Contingencies 3,000
Total for Each Workshop 30,000
Total Amount 30,000 25 7,50,000
Budget
Amount
Particulars
(₹)
Community Garden
Agricultural tools 30,000
Seeds and sapling 20,000
Vermicompost material 30,000
Rain water harvesting system 1,00,000
Contingencies 20,000
Total Amount 2,00,000
Budget
Amount
Particulars
(₹)
Collection and Distribution
Centre
Transport 3,00,000
Storage 1,00,000
Maintenance 1,00,000
Contingencies 20,000
Total Amount 5,20,000
Budget

Amount
Total Budget
(₹)
Workshops 7,50,000
Community Garden 2,00,000
Collection and Distribution Centre 5,20,000
14,70,00
Grand Total
0
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