What is the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index published by NITI Aayog?
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Ranking of states based on progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Explanation
The 'SDG India Index', published by NITI Aayog, is a comprehensive measure of the performance of India's states and union territories in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This index is a tool to foster competition among states and encourage them to make better efforts towards sustainable development.
Key Points
This index tracks the progress of states and union territories on 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their associated targets.
It classifies states into four categories based on their progress: Aspirant, Performer, Front Runner, and Achiever.
Its main objective is to help states understand the areas of sustainable development where they are lagging and where improvements are needed.
Additional Facts
NITI Aayog develops this index in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the United Nations (India).
This index promotes data-driven decision making, aimed at achieving the goal of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (Together with all, Development for all).
Important Questions
Question: On what basis are states classified in the SDG India Index?
Answer: States are categorized into 'Aspirant', 'Performer', 'Front Runner', and 'Achiever' categories based on their scores from 0 to 100.
Question: What is the main objective behind NITI Aayog's SDG India Index?
Answer: To promote healthy competition among states and monitor their progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.