Progress in Environmental Sustainability and Inclusive Economic Growth
India has shown notable advancements in environmental sustainability and inclusive economic growth, aligning with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as clean water and sanitation, climate action, affordable and clean energy, and decent work and economic growth.
Key Achievements
- Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status:
- India achieved 100% ODF status across districts by 2019-20.
- Gender-Sensitive School Sanitation:
- 97.2% of schools had gender-segregated toilets by 2023-24, linking infrastructure improvements with equity and girls' education.
- Waste Recycling Infrastructure:
- Expanded to 3,036 facilities in 2024-25, up from 829 in 2019-20, indicating a transition towards sustainable consumption and production.
- Over 70% of waste in smart cities is scientifically processed.
Economic Transformation
- Renewable Energy:
- India is the fourth-largest wind energy producer globally.
- Renewable energy accounts for 22.13% of total installed electricity generation capacity in 2024-25, up from 16.02% in 2015-16.
- Household Consumption Inequality:
- The Gini coefficient for rural areas dropped to 0.237 in 2023-24 from 0.283 in 2011-12.
- For urban areas, it decreased to 0.284 in 2023-24 from 0.363 in 2011-12.
- Digital Connectivity:
- Over 99% of the population is covered by mobile networks.
Reports and Foundations
The reports, 'Planet in Focus: Advancing Environmental Sustainability under the SDGs' and 'Delivering Prosperity at Scale: India's Economic Transformation through the SDGs', are part of a series of thematic, data-driven SDG bulletins aligned with the five foundational pillars of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships.
