New Delhi: NITI Aayog and UNDP India have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal framework of collaboration in various areas, such as SDG localization, data-driven monitoring, Aspirational Districts and Blocks, among others. This partnership aims to enhance our engagement in achieving sustainable development goals at the local level, leveraging the power of data and focusing on regions with immense potential for growth and progress.
Welcoming the partnership, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam said, ‘Over the years, NITI Aayog and UNDP’s collaboration has grown from strength to stength. With monitoring going beyond districts down to the block level, we see this partnership fostering data-driven policy interventions and programmatic action. Standing at the midpoint of the 2030 agenda, we look forward to working together with the States in the true spirit of cooperative federalism. We also look forward to partnering with UNDP to showcase and share India’s successes in realizing its development priorities to its peers.’
On this occasion, Shoko Noda, Resident Representative, UNDP India said, ‘Midway to 2030, India’s leadership is critical for making the SDGs a reality. India nearly halved multidimensional poverty between 2015-2016 and 2019-2021, demonstrating that despite complex challenges, accelerating progress towards the Goals is possible. Through this MoU with NITI Aayog, UNDP stands ready to enhance its support for localization of the SDGs, data-driven decision-making through various indices, the Aspirational Districts and Blocks programme, and SDG financing. UNDP will also provide support for NITI Aayog’s work on women’s livelihoods, innovation, and Mission LiFE.’
NITI Aayog and UNDP India have entered into a formal agreement today, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to establish a strong collaborative framework concerning various important areas such as SDG localization, data-driven monitoring, Aspirational Districts and Blocks, among several others. This signifies a significant milestone in their partnership and will pave the way for enhanced cooperation and coordination between the two entities.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri B. V. R. Subrahmanyam CEO, NITI Aayog by Dr Yogesh Suri, Senior Adviser (SDGs), NITI Aayog, and Ms Shoko Noda, Resident Representative, UNDP India.
