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Strengthening SDGs MonitoringA workshop was organized for District level officials of the Department of Economics and Statistics on 19th-20th April 2021, with thepurpose of effective implementation of the monitoring framework. The workshop oriented the officials on the State and District levelindicator framework as well as the monthly indicator framework. Participants were also taken through the Uttarakhand SDGDashboard followed by discussions on district-level rankings as per State Index 2019-20. The second day focused on facilitating theofficials on the format for SDG District Action plan.National Conference On Model Panchayat PlansUttarakhand was selected as one of the five states to present a model District Panchayat Development Plan (DPDP)& Block PanchayatDevelopment Plan (BPDP) during a National Conference held by the National Institute of Rural Development Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)on 5thMay. CPPGG extended its support to the State Panchayati Raj department during this event to present the DPDP of DistrictRudraprayag & BPDP of Block Raipur, Dehradun. The event provided a great platform for cross-learning among the states engaged inthe process.Webinar on World Environment DayCPPGG in collaboration with ENVIS (Environment Information System) Resource centre, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) organized awebinar on 5th June to commemorate World Environment Day 2021. The theme for this year was Ecosystem Restoration. The eventwas attended by state and district level officials, researchers, academicians, etc. The webinar was led by a panel of three eminentacademicians and researchers who enlightened the participants on the Management of Invasive species in wildlife habitatrestoration, Strengthening Governance, and Nature-based solutions for Ecosystem Restoration.06Highlights

STATE GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES123In January 2021,the reservation for government accommodation (sarkari awaas) for the differently-abledgovernment servants has been increased from 3 to 4 percent.For the protection of the rights of children, Bal Mitra Police Station was established in Thana Dalanwala inUttarakhand and a sum of Rs. 1 crore was announced towards child safety by the then CM Sri Trivendra SinghRawatUnder the Smart Cities Project, the Doon Integrated Command and Control Centre has been launched atInformation Technology Development Authority (ITDA) and an MoU has been signed between the Director andSenior Director of the ITDA on the incubation of Internet of Things (IoT)456789In February 2021, Uttarakhand launched its first radio channel “Oho Radio Uttarakhand”, using which thegovernment aims to create awareness of the culture and language of the state as well as to engage with thecitizens to address various issuesUnder the DeenDayal Upadhyay Sehekarita Kissan Kalyan Krishi Rin Yojana, over 25,000 beneficiaries were awardedloans upto Rs. 3 lakh for various agriculture-related activities.The state Women's Commando Force and a Smart Cheeta Police were inaugurated at the Police Line in Dehradunby the erstwhile CM.A 144 bedded hospital to be run jointly by the state government and Patanjali Yogpeeth and a 100 bedded PanditDeenDayal Upadhyay District Hospital was inaugurated by CM Shri Tirath Singh Rawat in April 2021.Uttarakhand government in March this year had presented a Rs 57,400 cr budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 inwhich Rs 455 crore had been earmarked for the environment.Under the Chief Minister's Vatsalya Yojana the government is providing a monthly compensation of Rs. 3000 andtaking charge of maintenance and education until employment upto the age of 21, for the children who have beenorphaned or have lost a parent to COVID19.10Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to introduce Gross Environment Product (GEP). This will includeassigning monitoring value and monitoring forest, air, water, and soil quality and quantity. GEP will account for thecontributions of the environment to economic activity and enable the state to achieve inclusive and green growthInitiatives07

SDG INDIA INDEX 2020 -2021UTTARAKHAND'S PERFORMANCEAnalysis done by Shailendra Kumar, M & E Expert, CPPGGNITI Aayog, Government of India launched the third SDG India Index 2020-21 on 3rd June 2021. This is the third indexin the series of SDG India Indexes' being published by NITI Aayog from 2018. Data was collected from all the 28 Statesand Union Territories (UTs) on 16 SDGs and 115 indicators. However, the report dropped five indicators (1 from SDG10 & 4 from SDG 14) and presents the performance of States and UTs based on the data of 16 SDGs and 109 indicators.Similar to last year's report, Goal number 17 Partnership for the Goals has not been included in the index. Following isthe list of 16 SDGs which have been covered in the Index report.1.No Poverty2.Zero Hunger3.Good Health and Wellbeing4.Quality Education5.Gender Equality6.Clean Water and Sanitation7.Affordable and Clean Energy8.Decent Work and Economic Growth9.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure10.Reduced Inequality11. Sustainable Cities and Communities12.Sustainable Consumption and Production13. Climate Action14.Life below water15. Life on Land16.Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsThe index saw Kerala taking the first spot followed by Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at second rank.Uttarakhand along with, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Goa secured the third rank.Uttarakhand's PerformanceUttarakhand has been recognized as one of thethree states whose performance has escalatedconsiderably in 2020-21 compared to that in the2019-20 Index. This is quite evident in the steadyprogress of Uttarakhand ranking in the last threeIndex reports, with 10th rank in 2018, to 9th rankin 2019, Uttarakhand’s now ranks 3rd in thecountry. The state is declared as a 'Front runner'at an overall level. The figure depictsUttarakhand's overall performance compared toIndia's score.08SDG India IndexUttarakhandIndia 60India 66647220192020OVERALL PERFORMANCE

Uttarakhand’s SDG Performance 2019 and 20201009080706050403020100SDG 1 SDG 2 SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 6 SDG 7 SDG 8 SDG Aspirant (0-49)Performer (50-64)Front runner (65-99)Achiever (100)The above figure depicts Uttarakhand's performance on each SDG as per the SDG India Index of 2019-20 and 202021. Out of the total 16 SDGs the state has improved its score in 9 SDGs. Uttarakhand is a 'Front runner' in eight SDGs1,3,4,6,10,11,12 &16 compared to six in 2019. For SDGs 2,8,9,13 & 15 Uttarakhand ranks under the Performer categorysignifying its average performance in these goals. On one hand, the state was able to improve its score for SDG 5, butit was not enough to progress its ranking, and thus it still ranks as an Aspirant. In addition, the state is an Achieverwith100% score on SDG 7 (Clean and Affordable Energy) and achieved the first position in SDG 16 (Peace, Justiceand Strong Institutions).As far as successes are concerned, Uttarakhand had many this year, the state has already achieved targets for 20indicators. This can be attributed to the various efforts made by the state departments and initiatives like integrationof SDGs with departmental and district action plans, development of State and District Indicator Framework, launchof SDG Dashboard, etc. in last one year.In order to boost state's progress and catapult its rank among the top states, it is necessary to identify weak spots andengage focused efforts to ensure their achievement by or before 2030. A list of such “weak spots” of 55 indicatorshave been identified which needs intensive planning and strategizing in 2020-21.SDG India Index09

UTTARAKHAND'S ECONOMY AT A GLANCEGROSS STATE DOMESTIC PRODUCT OF UTTARAKHAND (YEAR 2011-12 TO 2020-21AE)Sectors of EconomyIn order to estimate the SDP and State Income, the whole economy of a State is divided into 3 major sectors comprised offollowing sub-sectors as:1-Primary Sector(I) Crops(iv) Fishing(ii) Livestock(iii) Forestry and Logging(v) Mining and Quarrying2-Secondary Sector(vi) Manufacturing(viii) Construction(vii) Electricity, Gas and Water Supply & Other Utility Services3-Tertiary Sector (Service Sector)(ix) Transport, Storage and Communication(a) Railway(b) Transport by other means(c) Storage(d) Communication & Services Related to Broadcasting(x) Trade, Hotel and Restaurants(xi) Financial Services(xii) Real Estate, Ownership of Dwelling, Business and Legal Services(xiii) Public Administration(xiv) Other ServicesGrowth Rate at (Constant 0Uttarakhand's EconomyIndia-7.7

Share of Gross Value Added (GVA)at Current Prices 2011-12Primary,14.00Share of Gross Value Added (GVA)at Current Prices PrimarySecondaryTertiaryPER CAPITA INCOME OF UTTARAKHAND(IN Rs), GROWTH RATE & CAGR AT CURRENT PRICE20000019141513.3011.18147936 790-10PER CAPITA INCOME (IN RS)GROWTH (IN %)CAGR (7.14%)Uttarakhand'sEconomyPerformance11

Year wise GVA, Growth & CAGR of PRIMARY SECTOR ATCONSTANT (2011-12) -6Gross Value Added At Constant Prices ( In Rs. crores )Percentage Change Over Previous YearCAGR (1.43%)Year wise GVA, Growth & CAGR of SECONDARY SECTOR ATCONSTANT (2011-12) 1564707.946.72 000-230000-420000-610000-8.05 -80-10Gross Value Added At Constant Prices ( In Rs. crores )Percentage Change Over Previous YearCAGR (4.93%)1212946939.55 86611Uttarakhand's Economy

Year wise GVA, Growth & CAGR of MANUFACTURING ATCONSTANT (2011-12) s Value Added At Constant Prices ( In Rs. crores )Percentage Change Over Previous YearCAGR (5.04%)Year wise GVA, Growth & CAGR of TERTIARY SECTOR AT 0005597360000400005495863670010419660-4.76 -5200000-10Gross Value Added At Current Prices ( In Rs. crores )Percentage Change Over Previous YearCAGR (10.60%)Uttarakhand'sEconomyPerformance13

Localization of SDGs - Mantra forAchieving Sustainable Development GoalsDr. Manoj Kumar Pant, ACEO, CPPGG and Mr. Karunakar Singh, SDG Localizationand Integration Expert, CPPGGAbout SDGsThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially known as “Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment”, is an intergovernmental set of 17 aspirational goals with 169 targets, which were adopted by the member countriesat the United Nations Headquarters in New York in September 2015. The SDGs are supremely ambitious, and it envisages a world freeof poverty, hunger, disease and want the world where all life can thrive. The SDGs framework provides a roadmap for inclusivedevelopment by balancing Social, Economic, and Environmental imperatives. Leaving No One Behind and paying special attentionto those who are the poorest or most excluded is core of the SDGs. The national and State governments are expected to localize theSDGs agenda according to their development priorities.What is localizationLocalization of the SDGs has been emphasized in the UN resolution, as “ the process of considering sub-national contexts inachieving the Agenda 2030. SDGs are global, but their achievement will depend on the ability to make them a reality for therespective country, states, district, rural areas, and cities. Localisation can be initiated by setting goals and targets, determining themeans of implementation, and using indicators to measure and monitor progress. The SDGs can provide a framework for localdevelopment policy and how local governments can support the achievement of the SDGs through action from bottom upapproach. The responsibilities of local governments, particularly their role in strengthening the system and infrastructure, fordelivering basic services is significant.Why SDGs localization is an imperative for achieving the SDGsSDGs are universal and are being implemented globally, and they are expected to be achieved by or before 2030.However,considering different national and sub-national realities, the SDG framework i.e. 17 goals, 169 targets, and 308 national indicatorsmay not necessarily be applicable to everyone. Hence, the goals and the targets need to be contextualized according to thegeography and to local development priorities so that the local policies and programmes have coherence with the SDG targets. Forexample, goal number 14 “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources” is not applicable to Uttarakhand, asthe State do not share coastal area. Similarly, out of 169 targets, and 308 national indicators, there are many targets and indicatorswhich may not be relevant to Uttarakhand. Hence, each target and indicator require their localization at the national, state, district,city, and Panchayat level.SDG localization in UttarakhandThe Government of Uttarakhand (GoUK) finds SDGs as an opportunity that provides a new dimension to the development policiesand programmes. The GoUK is committed for achieving the goals and the targets by or before 2030 and acknowledges thatlocalization of the global goals is critical for effective implementation of the SDG framework in the State. For this, contextualization ofthe targets and indicators is required at all levels i.e. from State to Gram Panchayat levels.Keeping in mind the importance of SDGs localization , the State has taken several steps for localization and integration of the SDGsinto the planning, implementation, and budgeting processes. The GoUK has published the State Vision 2030, which provides anoverall roadmap for inclusive development. Similarly, district level vision documents are being prepared, list of state & district levelindicators have been finalized. Further, initial efforts have been made to integrate relevant SDG targets and indicators at the 3-tierPanchayat level planning.The Village, Block and District Panchayat level planning aims to promote participatory local planning and implementation for holisticdevelopment. On the other hand, SDG framework is universal which requires local thrust to become a reality. The commondenominator of 'local level planning' indicates an obvious connection between the two. The process of integration of SDGs with the14Article

29 subjects of the Panchayat will bring the local planning in sync with national and state priorities. Thus, Panchayats have a crucialrole in achieving the SDGs. It is evident that need of the living and non-living have meticulously been captured pertaining to 29subjects. Therefore, integration of the SDGs with Panchayat Planning would yield positive results. Following table depicts howvarious Panchayat subjects fall within the purview of SDGs.29 Subjects of Panchayat1. Agriculture2. Animal Husbandry3. Fisheries4. Land ImprovementSDGsSDG 2End hunger, food security, improvednutrition andpromote sustainable agriculture SustainableSDG 12Sustainable Consumption & ProductionProtect, restore and promote sustainable use ofSDG 15terrestrial ecosystems, combat desertificationand halt and reverse land degradation5. Minor Irrigation6. Social ForestrySDG 6Clean Water and SanitationSDG 2Promote Sustainable agricultureSDG 15Sustainable management of forests, haltand reverse land degradation and haltbiodiversity lossSDG 8Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 9Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureSDG 1SDG 6End poverty in all its formsSDG 7Clean and AffordableEnergySDG 1End poverty in all its formsSDG 4Quality EducationSDG 11SDG 9Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesIndustry, Innovation, and InfrastructureSDG 3Good Health and Well-beingSDG 5SDG 16Women empowerment & Gender EqualityPeace, Justice & Strong InstitutionsReduced InequalitiesEnd povertyReduced InequalitiesZero Hunger and Ensure Food SecurityBuild resilient infrastructure, promote inclusiveand sustainable industrialization and fosterinnovations7. Minor Forest Produce8. Small scale industries9. Khadi, village, and cottageindustries10. Roads11. Rural Housing12. Drinking Water13. Fuel and fodder14. Rural Electrification15. Non-conventional energy16. Poverty alleviation programme17. Education18. Vocational education19. Adult and non-formal education20. Libraries21. Cultural activities22. Markets and fairs23. Health and sanitation24. Family welfare25. Women and child development26. Social welfare27. Welfare of the weaker sections28. Public distribution system29. Maintenance of community assetsSDG 10SDG 1SDG 10SDG 2SDG 9Sustainable management of Water andSanitationThe efforts taken by the State government for localization needs to be continued with more intensification. This would requirepolitical leadership, government official and other stakeholders realizing the significance of their roles and responsibilities towardsachieving the SDGs by 2030. All the SDGs have targets that are directly linked to the outcomes at local level, thus actions taken bythese stakeholders will help the state realize its vision. There are many levels of stakeholders such as Urban Local Bodies, youth,schools, private & corporate sector, academic institutions, civil society organization, and most importantly, the citizen's; efforts forincreased engagement with them is imperative to achieve the goals. This reiterates the relevance of People and partnership, whichare part of the five Ps of SDGs. So far, steps taken and to be taken for the SDGs localization in Uttarakhand are summarized here.Article15

Uttarakhand model of SDG Localization for effective implementation of the Agenda -2030Uttarakhand Vision 2030providing acomprehensive roadmapfor developmentStateDistrictBelow DistrictGram & BlockPanchayat levelFuture Strategiesfor intensive SDGlocalizationDistrict Vision2030for understandinglocal developmentpriorities,convergence &partnershipState IndicatorFramework (SIF)with 371indicatorsDistrict IndicatorFramework (DIF) with132 indicators toreview districtsprogress regularlyIntegration of SDG inGram PanchayatDevelopment Plans(GPDP)Integration ofSDGs in UrbanLocal Bodies(ULBs)High levelcommittee forperiodic reviewof indicatorsWeb-based tool forregular monitoring ofdistricts’ performance incontext of SDGimplementationIntegration of SDG inBlock PanchayatDevelopment PlansEngagement withYouths and schoolchildrenIntegration ofSDGs in OutcomeBudgetDistrict level task forceconstituted with detailedToRs for periodic reviewof SDGs implementationIntegration of SDG inDistrict PanchayatDevelopment PlansEngagement withPrivate sector andCSR, and mediaCollaboration andpartnership with expertinstitutions like IITs,IIMs, academicinstitutions etc.District SDG Cellestablished tocoordinate SDGrelated mattersIdentification ofmonitorable indicatorsat Village, Block, districtPanchayat levelIdentify Gram,Block, &DistrictPanchayatIndicatorEngagement withcitizens. People’sparticipation iscrucial for achievingSDGsWay forwardAs far as implementation of SDGs are concerned, largely the state government has been on the forefront. They have been trying tolocalize the SDGs into their planning, implem

The insightful articles cover SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 3 Good Health, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 12 Sustainable Consumption and Production and SDG 15 Life on Land. T