ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Indian States and UTs Progress Analysis Towards Sustainable Development Goals 2030: SDG 11 Focus

This research analyzes India's progress towards SDG 11: "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable," utilizing secondary data from NITI Aayog's SDG India Index and government reports. India demonstrates robust commitment through initiatives like the Smart Cities Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, leading to commendable achievements in housing, sanitation access, and waste collection, reflected in a national SDG 11 Index Score of 83. However, significant challenges persist in municipal solid waste processing and, critically, sewage treatment capacity, where many states lag. Pronounced regional disparities, from Chandigarh's perfect score of 100 to Ladakh's 33, highlight uneven development. The study concludes that targeted interventions, strengthened environmental infrastructure, and localized governance are essential to ensure truly inclusive and sustainable urban development across all regions.