Uttar Pradesh deliberate on accelerating SDG targets focused on health, nutrition and education

Uttar Pradesh's government reaffirmed its dedication to speeding up Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in education, health, and nutrition sectors on Wednesday (September 16, 2026). The government convened brainstorming meetings in Lucknow with various departments and partners, including specialists, development allies, practitioners, and senior officials, to brainstorm strategies for accelerating SDG progress.

The government organized two high-level workshops under the theme "Empowering Futures: Accelerating SDGs through Education and Health & Nutrition." The workshops gathered senior government officials, development partners, experts, educators, and experts to discuss strategies for accelerating progress towards the SDGs.

Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Planning, stated that the broader objective is to transform insights into practical policy and programmatic solutions aimed at enhancing access, quality, equity, and service delivery. By fostering cross-sector dialogue and integrated planning, the initiative aims to inform decision-making and promote sustainable and inclusive development in Uttar Pradesh.

During the sessions, experts shared their views on challenges and solutions related to health and nutrition. Key topics included leveraging data, technology, and innovation, strengthening Anganwadi services, and implementing schemes for better health and nutrition for children and mothers. Stakeholders also discussed the importance of investing in health, nutrition, and education for human development.

The event highlighted Uttar Pradesh's progress in localizing and monitoring SDGs, with the state achieving a composite SDG score of 69.95. The Uttar Pradesh SDG Index 2024-25 revealed district scores ranging from 61.48 to 75.85. The Planning Department serves as the nodal department for SDGs, overseeing a comprehensive monitoring framework with 245 indicators.