The National Conference on Fast-Tracking and Reporting of Progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the State Support Mission (SSM), organized by NITI Aayog in partnership with the Government of Odisha and technical partners UNDP concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha today.

The conference brought together senior government officials from 25 States and Union Territories, along with representatives from various Ministries of Government of India, UN agencies (UNDP, GIZ, UN-Habitat), academia (NIPFP, RIS), and CSOs. The workshop featured technical sessions on:  i) Strengthening SDG Localisation, ii) SDG Financing, and iii) Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2025.

The inaugural session was graced by Sh. Suman K. Bery, Hon’ble Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Sh. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; and Sh. Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, other senior officers, representatives of UNDP and GIZ, and others participated in the workshop.

Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog Shri Bery stressed the urgency of a data-driven, multi-stakeholder approach to bridge gaps, strengthen governance, and mobilize sustainable finance—ensuring that no one is left behind. CEO, NITI Aayog highlighted India’s landmark SDG progress, from significant poverty reduction to effective localization, and called on States and UTs to drive peer learning for collective impact. Sh. Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha also reiterated the importance of accurate data collection and visualization as cornerstones of good governance for SDG advancement. 

This workshop highlighted the crucial role of SDG Coordination and Acceleration Centres in advancing sustainable development. These centres focus on developing accelerator plans, ensuring the convergence of schemes, leveraging data for informed decision-making, and addressing the SDG financing gap. Additionally, they emphasize strategic messaging that prioritizes key indicators at the local level. This workshop marks a significant step in reinforcing India’s commitment to Agenda 2030 through collaborative policymaking and dynamic state-level interventions. The National Conference on Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals is a vital component of NITI Aayog’s core mandate to foster cooperative federalism and provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices among States and Union Territories.

 

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