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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) of India, in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, has launched the India SDG Dashboard. This tool serves as a centralized platform for tracking Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators in alignment with the National Indicator Framework. This initiative is part
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A two-day international workshop on "Peer Learning on Voluntary National Reviews and National SDG Implementation Pathways" took place in New Delhi on March 24 and 25, 2026. Co-organized by NITI Aayog, GIZ, and UNESCAP, the event focused on strengthening governance to expedite the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in collaboration with the Government of Bihar and supported by various organizations, recently held a two-day workshop in Patna focusing on strengthening frameworks for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environment accounts, and gender statistics. Key topics included localized data collection and sustainable development initiatives,
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NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a Record of Discussions for the Phase II of their project aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals in India's Aspirational Districts and Blocks. The collaboration focuses on enhancing institutional capacities and implementing strategic initiatives across several themes,
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj incentivizes outstanding panchayats through the National Panchayat Awards, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative supports states through infrastructure funding and digital connectivity, aiming to enhance governance. The awards, part of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, provide financial grants and
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To effectively manage India's groundwater resources, a series of initiatives and policies have been implemented. This drive involves both national and state-level strategies, facilitated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Programs like Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain and Atal Bhujal Yojana focus on sustainable water use, conservation
Telecom
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIIT Delhi to collaborate on advanced telecom technologies and standardization activities. This partnership aims to enhance India's self-reliance in telecom, develop India-specific standards, and contribute to sustainable development goals through research in energy-efficient telecommunications. Key
India-UK partnership
On November 4, 2025, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, and the National Technology Adviser to the UK, Dr. David Warren Smith, launched the pilot version of the India-UK Science and Technology Partnership (IN-UK-STP) Dashboard in New Delhi. This dashboard, developed collaboratively, tracks
SDG Alignment
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to develop a Comprehensive SDG Alignment Framework. This initiative aims to integrate National, State, ESG, and CSR indicators to support evidence-based policymaking and promote sustainable corporate participation towards
Norway India Partnership Initiative
The annual meeting of the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) was chaired by Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, focusing on the review of the NIPI Progress Report 2025 and budget plans for 2025-26. The initiative emphasizes the convergence of efforts between the Indian government and states to achieve
PM-ABHIM
The Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) allocates Rs. 64,180 crore from 2021 to 2026 to enhance India's healthcare infrastructure for pandemic preparedness and emergency response. Launched in October 2021, the mission aims to upgrade healthcare facilities across all levels, including primary, secondary, and tertiary
World Standards Day
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi will preside over the World Standards Day program on October 14, 2025, organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The event will feature the release of the National Lighting Code of India 2025 and the launch of new BIS digital tools. This year'