Sustainable development goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were 15-year targets set by the United Nations (UN) in the year 2015. The targets aimed to achieve a better and more sustainable future in all countries, including India.
There are seventeen targets in total. They include:
- no poverty
- quality education
- gender equality
- clean water and sanitation
- climate action
India has made progress with some of the SDGs. The country has achieved the goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and it is on track to achieve the goal of providing clean water and sanitation for all.
However, the country still has some way to go. Major challenges remain with achieving eleven of the seventeen goals. These include zero hunger, gender equality and sustainable cities. Significant challenges remain with a further three of the seventeen goals. These include no poverty and affordable and clean energy.
