The second edition of the North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index Report (2023-24) was released today by NITI Aayog. The Index is developed by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER), with technical support from UNDP. The Index, which builds upon the momentum of the first edition released on 26 August 2021, measures the performance of districts across eight North Eastern States on the SDGs.
The (2023-24) Index is a major milestone in improving monitoring at the regional level. The index reflects the commitment to address development challenges across social, economic, and environmental dimensions while ensuring that no one is left behind in the NER. Based on NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index methodology, it serves as a key tool for monitoring development related progress at the district level in the region to inform decision making.
Shri Suman Bery, Hon’ble Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog; Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region; and Dr. Angela Lusigi, UNDP Resident Representative, India; launched the report in the presence of Shri Rajib Kumar Sen, Programme Director (SDGs), NITI Aayog, and other senior officials.
In the true spirit of cooperative federalism, this initiative brings together the eight North-Eastern States, NITI Aayog, and MDoNER in a unified pursuit of sustainable and inclusive development.
In his remarks, NITI Aayog’s Vice Chairman, Shri Suman Bery, emphasised that as India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the achievement of intermediate milestones like the SDGs by 2030 is considered critical.
Shri B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, cited the Hon’ble Prime Minister calling the region, Ashta Lakshmi of eight states and highlighted the importance of their growth and progress.
Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, MDoNER emphasised the role of the index as a tool for identifying gaps, offer actionable insights to guide interventions and efficient resource deployment.
Dr. Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP stated that the ultimate priority is to ensure every data point translates into meaningful action that advances human development outcomes.
