Thursday, August 29, 2019

Good intentions won't suffice. Execution needed too.

In the year 2015, the global leaders committed to an ambitious agenda of attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030. SDGs aim to improve economic, environmental and social aspects of the wellbeing of various societies. SDGs include 17 goals, 169 targets and 306 national indicators.
Being the host to the second largest pool of population, India played a prominent role in the formulation of SDGs. Having committed to the SDGs, it is incumbent upon the government, both national and state, that the national development agenda is congruent with these Goals.
While a majority of goals focus on making perceptible impact on the quality of life of underprivileged, sustainable economic development is the key underlying theme. It is incumbent upon the signatories to the charter of SGDs to ensure "decent employment and economic growth", development of "industry, innovation and infrastructure", development of "sustainable cities and communities" and promoting "responsible consumption and production".
Most of the policies, programs and legislative changes made by our governments (center and state) could be seen the context of SDGs. Move towards Universal Basic Income, Food security, Ayushman Bharat and Jan Aushdhi, New Education Policy & Establishing Centers of Excellence, statutory and procedural changes for gender equality, Jal Shakti, Focus on renewable energy, Smart cities etc. are few examples of the intentions to make sincere efforts in attaining the SDGs.
While we have made decent progress on showing commitment to the attainment of SGDs, and devising a multitude of plans, execution looks seriously lacking.
As per the latest data available on NITI website, only three states (Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu) and two Union territories (Chandigarh and Puducherry) have made satisfactory progress on attaining SDGs. The most populated states of UP and Bihar are at the bottom of the league with dismal performance. Incidentally the track record of most BJP ruled states is not encouraging.



More on this tomorrow.

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