India, home to one-sixth of all humanity, holds the key to the success of the 2030 Agenda.
India in its second VNR has made a paradigm shift to a “whole-of-society” approach with
Government of India engaging sub-national and local governments, civil society
organizations, local communities, people in vulnerable situations and the private sector.
India’s commitment to the SDGs is reflected in its convergence with the national
development agenda…
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India has played an important role in shaping the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). Therefore, it is no surprise that the country’s national development goals are
mirrored in the SDGs. As such, India has been effectively committed to achieving the
SDGs even before they were fully crystallized.
The expression “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” which translates as “Collective Effort,
Inclusive Growth” and has been popularized…
Ambassador Tanmaya Lal
Deputy Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations New York
Mr. Manish Chauhan
Joint Secretary (UNES)
Ministry of External Affairs
Government of India
Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan
New Delhi
The below is a listing of all partnership initiatives and voluntary commitments where India is listed as a partner or lead entity in the Partnerships for SDGs online platform
Assisting Small and Artisanal Fishermen
The National Policy on Marine Fisheries 2017 of Government of India provides for several schemes for small fishermen to enhance their skill and livelihood and to provide accidental insurance to them and…