Naveen emphasizes SDG, better monitoring to achieve equitable development at district level

Bhubaneswar, Jan 6 (Representative) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday emphasized for localisation of Sustainable Development Goals(SDG) and better monitoring process for achievement of inclusive and equitable development objectives at district level. Launching the District SDG Indicator Framework Odisha and the SDG Odisha website at a function here, Patnaik said SDG has 17 goals and 169 targets which need to be achieved by 2030 for developing a perfectly equitable society. The Chief Minister also released Department-wise Ready Reckoners, Department-wise Convergence Matrices and Mastering Metadata in the Odisha SDG Indicator Framework 2.0 series. The district framework will target achievement of these goals at the district level with better monitoring processes supported by standardised data.

In all these exercises, concerned departments will work as a whole. This will help convergence of goals to achieve identified objectives in a faster, coordinated and sustainable manner, Patnaik said. He said that the SDGs emphasize the importance of inclusive and equitable development adding that in line with these goals, the policies of our governance have been directed towards creating a level playing field for all sections of society and bring parity for every individual in opportunity for growth. The Chief Minister pointed out that initiatives like Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, MAMATA, Mission Shakti, KALIA, Odisha Millets Mission, Laxmi, Empowerment and Livelihoods Improvement Programme for PVTGs, BASUDHA and many such other initiatives directly address the challenges highlighted by the SDGs. Highlighting the state’s journey in achieving these goals, he said that mirroring the principles of inclusivity, prosperity, and environmental sustainability, Odisha’s transformative journey is intricately woven with a narrative that transcends geographical and societal diversities.

Therefore, he said, it becomes highly imperative that we monitor our progress in precise and challenging ways. All these new efforts will help monitor our progress in precise ways with District Administration serving as a crucial bridge to link the global goals with local communities, Patnaik said. He hoped that these efforts will be of great help to all the stakeholders in implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in the State. Chief secretary PK Jena said Odisha has initiated a ‘whole of government’, and a ‘whole of society’ approach to achieve better and quick results. Development Commissioner, ACS Planning and Convergence Anu Garg said that each department has been provided with ready reckoner to work on its goals. These efforts will enhance the ability to monitor outcomes for each scheme at local levels. Standardised data will ensure better monitoring of local outcomes, she said.