Sustainable Development Goals

February 11, 2025 6:34 PM

World Government Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai, India Focuses on Green Growth and Climate Resilience

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 opened on Tuesday under the theme Shaping Future Governments, attracting record international participation. Running until February 14, the 12th edition of the summit brings together heads of state, government officials, global institutions, and leading experts to explore emerging trends in governance and critical sectors. The event features multiple forums, including the Future of Work Forum, Government Experience Exchange Forum, Government Services Forum...

September 17, 2024 5:43 PM

President Murmu inaugurates 8th India Water Week

The 8th India Water Week kicked off on Tuesday in the capital, with President Droupadi Murmu inaugurating the event that underscores India's commitment to addressing critical water challenges through inclusive development and international partnerships. The week-long conference, organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the theme "Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management," brings together diverse stakeholders to discuss and develop sustainable water manage...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

India on track to achieve SDG goals ahead of 2030, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson at UN

India is poised to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ahead of the 2030 deadline, Suman K Bery, Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, announced at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on Monday. Bery highlighted India's significant progress across multiple SDGs, particularly Goal 1.2, which aims to halve the percentage of people living in poverty. He said that India is set to achieve this target well before 2030. "Around 135 million Indians escaped m...