The NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER), with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have released the second edition of the NER District SDG Index to track and guide inclusive development in the country’s North Eastern Region using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework.
The Sustainable Development Goals offer a shared vision for a better, fairer, and more inclusive world.
These goals provide a useful framework to assess progress and guide local actions in India’s North Eastern Region, where geography, diversity, and development needs intersect.
This report builds on the first edition, which was released on 26 August 2021, and tracks the performance of districts across the eight North Eastern states on 15 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, an official release issued here said.
With better data systems, broader district coverage, and stronger state involvement, the 2023–24 edition presents a more refined and reliable view of the region’s development path.
All districts in Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura have achieved Front Runner status.
Hnahthial in Mizoram stands out as the highest-scoring district, while states like Nagaland and Tripura have shown strong and balanced performances.
The findings reflect the impact of national flagship schemes, focused localisation by states, and the drive for saturation through initiatives like the Aspirational Districts programme.
This report is not just a performance snapshot but a tool for cooperation, policy action, and shared progress on the path to sustainable development.
The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of global targets adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
They aim to improve lives, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and promote peace by 2030. In total, there are 17 goals and 169 targets that together form the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
These goals are built on the idea that development must benefit everyone, especially the poor and vulnerable.
The SDGs are not only about growth. They look at how the world can become fairer, safer, cleaner, and more equal. This includes better healthcare, education, jobs, clean water, and a healthy environment.
The vision is clear: no one should be left behind.
In India, NITI Aayog leads the work on SDGs. It links government schemes with the global goals and works closely with ministries to make sure every department plays its part.
The United Nations team in India supports the process by ensuring that the goals are well-integrated, inclusive, and backed by adequate funding.