Previous Year Question

Statement 3 is correct. In Uttar Pradesh, the responsibility for monitoring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preparing the corresponding State-level Progress Reports lies with the Planning Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The department functions as the Nodal Department for SDG implementation and coordination in the state. It undertakes the collection, analysis, and evaluation of development indicators based on the National Indicator Framework (NIF). These indicators are used to assess the state's progress in areas such as poverty eradication, health, education, gender equality, clean water, energy, and environmental protection.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Finance Department of Uttar Pradesh is primarily responsible for Budget Preparation, Fiscal Management, Public Expenditure, and Resource Allocation. It plays an important role in providing financial resources for various government schemes aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Budgetary provisions are also made for development priorities such as poverty eradication, health, education, and infrastructure. However, these financial activities relate to SDG implementation, whereas the primary responsibility for preparing the comprehensive State-level Progress Report based on the National Indicator Framework belongs to the Planning Department.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Education Department of Uttar Pradesh primarily works on education-related schemes, educational facilities, and improvements in education quality. It is particularly associated with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4—Quality Education), which aims to promote Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities. Indicators such as school enrolment, dropout rates, literacy, and educational achievements are used under this goal. The Education Department may provide data related to these indicators, but it is not the nodal department responsible for preparing the consolidated progress report covering all Sustainable Development Goals.

The National Indicator Framework (NIF) was developed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to measure India's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. At the national level, MoSPI publishes the annual NIF Progress Report, while in Uttar Pradesh, the Planning Department monitors State-level progress based on the State Indicator Framework (SIF) and the NIF. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics plays an important role in data collection, analysis, and management. Under the 2030 Agenda adopted by the United Nations in 2015, 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets were established, and national and state-level indicators are used to monitor progress toward their achievement.