India presents 3rd voluntary national review on SDGs at UN forum

New Delhi, Jul 28: India presented its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) convened by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The presentation was made by Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, during the forum’s Ministerial Segment. Describing the review as an important opportunity to share India’s development journey, Bery said the country had successfully transformed the SDGs into a national movement within a decade, propelled by economic growth, infrastructure investment, targeted schemes, and strong local participation.

This marks India’s third VNR submission, reaffirming its sustained commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda.

The report, coordinated by NITI Aayog, was developed through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, involving States, Union Territories, civil society, development partners, and the private sector. The process was guided by a national roadmap and supported by data and evidence, with backing from the UNDP through SDG Coordination and Acceleration Centres across the country.