New Delhi: India’s place has slipped by two locations from final yr to 117 on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted as part of the 2030 agenda by 193 United Nations member states in 2015, revealed the State of India’s Environment Report 2021.
The report mentioned India ranks beneath 4 South Asian nations – Bhutan, (*17*), Sri Lanka and Nepal – and added the nation’s total SDG rating is 61.9 out of 100.
Highlighting the explanations for a similar, the report revealed that it happened courtesy main challenges like ending starvation and attaining meals safety (SDG 2), attaining gender equality (SDG 5) and constructing resilient infrastructure, selling inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation (SDG 9) within the nation.
The report whereas explaining the state-wise preparedness mentioned Bihar and Jharkhand are the least ready to fulfill the SDGs by the goal yr 2030. The report identified that Bihar lags in seven of the SDGs whereas Jharkhand lags in 5.
The State of India’s Environment Report 2021 additional mentioned Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh with the very best total rating are the states and Union Territories on the trail to attaining the SDGs.
Adopted by all of the United Nations Member States in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development gives a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for folks and the planet, now and into the longer term.
There are 17 SDGs, that are an pressing name for motion by all nations in a world partnership.
The 17 SDGs adopted by UN member states are SDG1- no poverty, SDG 2 – zero starvation, SDG3 – good well being and well-being, SDG4 – high quality training, SDG 5 – gender equality, SDG 6 – clear water and sanitation, SDG 7- inexpensive and clear vitality, SDG 8 – respectable work and financial progress, SDG 9- trade, innovation and infrastructure, SDG 10 – lowered inequalities, SDG 11 – sustainable cities and communities, SDG 12 – accountable consumption and manufacturing, SDG 13 – local weather motion, SDG 14 – life beneath water, SDG 15 – life on land, SDG 16 – peace, justice and powerful establishments and SDG 17 – strengthening world partnerships for the objectives, PTI reported.
Stating that India ranked 168 out of 180 nations by way of Environmental Performance Index (EPI), the report additional mentioned that is calculated on numerous indicators, which embrace environmental well being, local weather, air air pollution, sanitation and consuming water, ecosystem providers and biodiversity.
