Assessing SDG 4 in India: An Analysis of Educational Goals, Performance, and Government Initiatives

This study analyzes India's progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030, focusing on inclusive and equitable quality education. While India, guided by the National Education Policy 2020 and various government initiatives, demonstrates significant commitment and has made notable advancements in areas such as elementary school enrollment, substantial state-level disparities persist. Key challenges include high secondary dropout rates, unmet learning proficiency targets, and unequal educational attainment for vulnerable populations. The digital divide and infrastructure gaps further impede equitable access. This research, based on aggregated secondary data from NITI Aayog, identifies these disparities and highlights the need for targeted, context-specific interventions. The study underscores that sustained, integrated strategies are essential to realize SDG 4's holistic vision across the nation.