Begum, N. Nahida

India’s inclusive policy initiatives for the implementation of sustainable development goals: Selected ruminations on SDG-16—The way forward - Indian Journal of Public Administration - 68(4), Dec, 2022: p.556-571

The members of the United Nations are gearing up to realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The 17 goals practically seem a little complicated and complex to realise, yet the member-states are on the go towards its realisation. This article focuses on the SDGs. It focuses on the India’s policy initiative towards SDG 16 that stands for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. A brief summary on India SDG Index is also provided in the article, which provides information pertaining to the performance of the states towards the accomplishment of the goals. It highlights the various schemes, programmes and projects launched by the Government of India for the achievement of SDG-16. The schemes comprise of Poshan Abhiyaan, Gram Nyayalayas, Digital India, Aadhaar, and so on. – Reproduced


United Nation, Sustainable development, Goals, SDG index, India’s policy initiatives, Digital India.