Investor Presentaiton
Preface
Neena Sharma, IAS
Secretary, Department of Planning
Government of Uttar Pradesh
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by 196 member countries of the United
Nations in 2015 is a universal call to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people
enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Countries have committed to Leave No One Behind and fast
track progress for those who are left behind. The 17 SDGs recognize that action in one area will
affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and
environmental sustainability. 169 targets across 17 goals provide a road map of action to bring the
world to several life-changing 'zeros', including zero poverty, hunger and discrimination against
women and girls. More importantly, SDG envisages contribution and action from everyone to
reach these targets.
The state of Uttar Pradesh has developed SDG VISION 2030 in a consultative manner involving 64
departments. The VISION document has strategies and milestones to be achieved in 2020, 2024
and 2030. The three year action plan 2020 is the first milestone that the state is working towards
and the challenge is to ensure that there is widespread public understanding and acceptance of
the fundamental principles of SDGs. This training guide is developed to create awareness among
people who are directly or indirectly associated with implementation of SDGs and key strategies
adopted by Government of Uttar Pradesh to achieve the goals.
The training guide is divided into three distinct sessions: Session 1 is about understanding the
context leading to the adoption of SDGs. Session 2 is devoted to individual goals and their
respective targets. Session 3 provides details of State's vision and key strategies to achieve the
milestones and goals.
I do feel that the success of the SDG agenda depends on our ability to turn it into a mass movement
and ensure that everyone is contributing to its achievement in professional and individual capacity.
Towards this, we need to focus on raising awareness and involving everyone as stakeholders in
the agenda.
I am certain that this training guide will serve as a useful resource for everyone interested in the
implementation and awareness generation on SDGs. I acknowledge the contribution made by all
the nodal departments and UNICEF. I hope and wish that this training guide is used by all for
orientation and training purpose within the departments and external partners.
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