National Monitoring Framework On SDGs

• Mainstream SDGs into on-going national policies, programmes and strategic action plans to address the developmental challenges.
• Statistical indicators given by NIF will act as a feedback mechanism and form the backbone of monitoring of SDGs at national and state level.
• Bring out national reports on implementation of SDGs while identifying challenges and giving recommendations for follow up at the national level.
• Data source Ministries/Departments will be responsible for providing regular information to MoSPI on these indicators at required intervals and disaggregation for national and sub-national reporting of SDGs.
• Use of Big Data and advanced IT tools for close and effective monitoring of SDGs.

• Free flow of data across Ministries/Departments regarding SDGs improves transparency and demands accountability from public officials
• Integrates economic, social and environmental dimensions of development into national policies
• Due to outcome based monitoring NIF can ensure principles of social justice and inclusion as well as addressing inequalities.
• Help foster equitable social development, eradicate poverty, promote prosperity as well as raise basic standard of living in a changing world.

NITI Aayog and United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, signed the Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022.

The UNSDF 2018-22 comprises of seven priority areas which include:

1. Poverty and Urbanization;
2. Health, Water, and Sanitation;
3. Education and Employability;
4. Nutrition and Food Security;
5. Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Disaster Resilience;
6. Skilling, Entrepreneurship, and Job Creation;
7. Gender Equality and Youth Development.

• GOAL 1: No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
• GOAL 2: Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
• GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
• GOAL 4: Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
• GOAL 5: Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
• GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
• GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
• GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
• GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
• GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality: Reduce inequality within and among countries
• GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
• GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
• GOAL 13: Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
• GOAL 14: Life Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
• GOAL 15: Life on Land: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
• GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
• GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development