Archive · 29 Jun 2025
India Reports Progress, Challenges on UN Sustainable Goals
India is working towards achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
There's been a lot of progress, like more money for health research and increased agricultural income per worker.
More people are also getting help from social programs.
However, there are still some problems.
Spending on some important services like education has slightly decreased, and things like road accidents and crimes against women have increased.
Overall, India is moving forward, but there's still work to be done.
India's progress on UN SDGs shows gains, but challenges persist.
Budgetary allocation to health research increased by over 400% between FY16 and FY26.
GVA per worker in agriculture rose by 54% from FY16 to FY25.
Population covered by social protection systems grew to 64.3% by 2025.
Areas of concern include slight declines in government expenditure on some essential services and increases in road accident fatalities and crimes against women.
- Who
- The Indian government and its citizens.
- What
- India's progress and challenges in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- When
- Between 2015 and 2025, with some data extending to FY26.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To assess progress and identify areas for improvement in sustainable development.
- Report Name
- SDG National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2025
- Health Research Budget Increase
- Over 400% (FY16-FY26)
- GVA per worker in agriculture (FY16)
- ₹61,247
- GVA per worker in agriculture (FY25)
- ₹94,110
- Social Protection Coverage (2016)
- 22%
- Social Protection Coverage (2025)
- 64.3%