The Index ranks Hnahthial (Mizoram) as the  best performing district in NER and places all districts of Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura in the front runner status. 

• This marks a major milestone towards localising the global goals through bottom up approach and local developmental policy. 

Significance of Localising the SDG Goals

• Local spaces as key site of Delivery: State-level Vision and Agenda documents sets targets for implementation and monitors it through Village Level Monitoring Committee. E.g. Mizoram. 
• Bottom Up Approach: Subnational governments acts as a bridge between the National government and the communities fostering civil society, academia and private sector participation. 
• Mobilizing Local resources: By adopting measures to align state budgets with SDGs.
• Address Disparities: Local achievements would overcome intra-regional and inter-district disparities and align it with national average.

Key Challenges with SDG Localisation

• Financial Constraints: Competing priorities in municipal budgets, where essential services like healthcare and education may take precedence over sustainability projects.
• Intersectionality of Goals: Local governments may struggle to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. 
• Data Quality and Availability: Lack of up-to-date socio-economic data hampers evidence-based decision-making.

Strengthening local governance and using innovative financial mechanism can help adapt strategies fitting unique socio-economic and cultural landscapes promoting SDG Localisation.