Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Rajasthan

[!IMPORTANT] Data Source: Rajasthan SDG Index 5.0 (March 2024) and NITI Aayog SDG India Index. Rajasthan monitors performance using 95 indicators across 14 goals.

1. Rajasthan SDG Index 5.0 (District Ranking 2024)

• State Composite Score: 59.11 (Category: Performer).
• Top District: Jhunjhunu (Score: 66.44).
• 2nd District: Nagaur (Score: 63.98).
• 3rd District: Sikar (Score: 63.59).
• Bottom District: Jaisalmer (Score: 50.63).

2. NITI Aayog SDG India Index 2023-24

• Rajasthan Score: ~71.
• Category: Front Runner (Score between 65-99).
• Top Goals for Rajasthan: SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production).

3. Classification of Districts/States

4. Key Implementation Framework

• Nodal Agency: Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), Planning Department.
• Slogan: "Leave No One Behind".
• Indicators: Increased from 83 (Index 4.0) to 95 indicators (Index 5.0).

[!TIP] Memory Key: Shekhawati region (Jhunjhunu, Sikar) consistently dominates the SDG rankings. Energy (SDG 7) is Rajasthan's absolute strength.