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Study flags antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections in India
A recent study in Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia warned that rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health goals by 2030. Analysing six-year data from Indian hospitals, researchers found alarming increases in resistance to key antibiotics, especially in E. coli and Klebsiella. Without swift interventions, AMR could lead to millions in poverty, demanding urgent research, funding, and policy actions for containment.
From digital literacy to women entrepreneurship: How Nasscom Foundation is championing technology for social good and SDG push
Nasscom Foundation is focused on driving social change through technology, and its broad spectrum of initiatives are aimed at holistically harnessing technology for social innovation, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO.
At WTO, India proposes lower cost of cross-border payments
India has proposed a work programme at the World Trade Organization (WTO) aimed at reducing the cost of cross-border remittances to promote international trade. The proposal emphasizes the importance of promoting interoperability and interlinkages of digital payment infrastructures to achieve cheaper, faster, and more transparent cross-border payments, including remittances.
India performs well on 85 indicators of SDG target; Asia and Pacific to take 32 years more to achieve SDG goals: UNESCAP
Data released by the UNESCAP as part of the Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report: Showcasing Transformative Actions 2024 report indicated that the country still had quite a few indicators where data availability was an issue.
World to miss SDG goals on poverty and better-quality life: UNU-WIDER study
A paper by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) suggests that the decline in poverty will be slower than previously estimated, with over 600 million people facing extreme poverty by 2030. The study also highlights that gains made before the pandemic may erode, with an undernourished population of 665 million.
India stands out as beacon of hope for world economy: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman cited admitting the African Union into the G20, adoption of the Green Development Pact, and commitment to pursue reforms for better, bigger, and more effective Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) as the key aspects of the consensus building.
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How the Indo-Pacific can beat the SDG cash crunch
The Indo-Pacific region has both challenges and promising examples of success in sustainable development. While global events hinder international cooperation, initiatives in the region demonstrate the potential of partnerships. The impacts of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic have created a "polycrisis" in the region, leading to increased debt levels and inequalities. The region is also facing a significant SDG financing gap.
Coal-fired contradictions: Why climate action needs a circuit breaker
China, despite being the world leader in renewable energy investment, continues to build new coal power plants at a rapid rate. This contradiction is not unique to China, as countries like Japan, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam also face similar challenges. The slow progress in decarbonization is often attributed to a lack of political will and low public awareness. To address this, there is a need for greater civic engagement and accountability of politicians. Additionally, the transition to a low-carbon economy faces barriers such as high costs and technological challenges.
World is off-track on two-thirds of SDG 8 indicators: ILO
An ILO analysis of the Sustainable Development Goal 8 shows that no progress has been made on its indicators over the last eight years and that the international community today is almost as far from reaching the targets of SDG 8 as it was in 2015, suggesting a need for greater multilateral and national action. SDG 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
View: Ramping up energy efficiency ambitions in the G20 and beyond
The energy crisis is a strong reminder of the importance of energy efficiency. As global momentum grows, G20 countries have an opportunity to raise the ambition on energy efficiency, deliver on Sustainable Development Goal 7.3, and unlock many climate and development benefits.
13.5 crore Indians moved out of multidimensional poverty in five years, says Niti Aayog report
India witnessed a significant reduction of multidimensional poverty with 13.5 crore people moving out of it between 2015-16 and 2019-21, according to a report by Niti Aayog. The highest reduction was seen in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan. The National MPI measures poverty through health, education, and standard of living represented by 12 SDG-aligned indicators.
View: Fighting with hunger, malnutrition is need of the hour
Japan had 6-in-10 children undernourished in 1900. It reached very low levels by 2000. China achieved massive drops in malnutrition in the last 20 years, while other developing countries - like India, Ethiopia and the Philippines - have cut rates dramatically. But persistent pockets remain. In the poorest countries, malnutrition hasn't been decreasing at all. Nations like Burundi are simply stuck at very high levels.
Grants, sops in the works for methanol-run ships
The NITI Aayog is in a discussion with the shipping ministry to find out ways through which the government can support companies at the development stage as well as in conversion of diesel engines to methanol, a senior government official told ET.
India likely to achieve SDG goals for reduction in newborn deaths: Top WHO official
"India has taken important steps to improve the quality of care during labour and childbirth, leading to reductions in maternal deaths. This will also bring better outcomes for newborns," Dr Anshu Banerjee, Director, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at the World Health Organisation, Geneva, told PTI here.
UN study says India among 10 countries that make up 60 % of global maternal deaths, still births, new born deaths
India leads a list of 10 countries that together account for 60 per cent of global maternal deaths, stillbirths and newborn deaths, and 51 per cent of live births globally, a report released by the United Nations has said.The latest published estimate in the progress tracking report by the WHO, UNICEF, and the UNFPA was launched on Tuesday at the ongoing 'International Maternal Newborn Health Conference' (IMNHC 2023) here. It shows there were a combined 4.5 million deaths -- maternal deaths (0.29 million), stillbirths (1.9 million) and newborn deaths (2.3 million) -- in 2020-2021.
Small investments in simple solutions can make a big impact in saving lives of mums & babies
Small investments in simple solutions can make a big impact in saving lives. Governments have a variety of options to decrease maternal and newborn deaths, such as increased prenatal checkups, iron supplements and improved birth facilities or post-birth health worker visits.
Prioritise immunisation, it’s a powerful tool for enhancing survival rates and economic prosperity
At the turn of the last century, infectious diseases caused more than one-third of all deaths in the US, killing a greater proportion of people than cancer and heart disease do today. Today, vaccines have made common diseases like diphtheria, typhoid, measles and whooping cough virtually extinct. Every year through the 20th century, they made more than a million Americans sick. Today, that number has dropped by 98%.
India likely to miss 2030 deadline for over half of health SDGs: Lancet study
An international team of researchers found that over 75 per cent Indian districts are off target for crucial SDG indicators like access to basic services, poverty, stunting and wasting of children, anaemia, child marriage, partner violence, tobacco use, and modern contraceptive use.
Instead of having 169 Sustainable Development Goals, let’s prioritise targets that matter most
Over that decade-and-a-half, governments, international institutions and private foundations poured in billions of dollars more than they had before, specifically to achieve the 15 targets.
Cabinet approves Rs 12,882 cr sheme for northeast for rest of 15th Finance Commission
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Schemes of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, with an outlay of Rs 12882.2 crore, for the balance period of the 15th Finance Commission (2022-23 to 2025-26).
Malnutrition in India: A comprehensive strategy to combat for better future
Not only are important nutrition programmes underfunded, but little funding is also not being used efficiently.
G20 meet in Mumbai to focus on least developed, island nations
The G20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting to be held in Mumbai under Indian presidency between December 13-16 will discuss developmental issues in developing countries, least developed countries and island countries, in keeping with the country's leadership goals for the Global South.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges World Bank to avoid "unidimensional" view of subsidies
While elaborating on the point, she said that by providing free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna over the course of the last six years, the Indian Government has ensured access to cleaner cooking alternatives for families across India. This has made a definitive contribution in improving India's performance on several key parameters of SDG, she said.
If there was SDG on COVID-19 management, India would have shown tremendous success: Gates Foundation CEO
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman also cited India's leadership in manufacturing of vaccines including by the SII and Bharat Biotech and said the Foundation has been having longstanding partnerships with the two companies. "While there isn't an SDG on Covid, India's success in getting over 2 bn doses and reaching 90% vaccination rate was a real demonstration to the world of the kind of action that can be taken," he said.
Indian model of SDG localisation is relevant: NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery
Bery was addressing a special India side session at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development on 'Indian model of SDG Localisation: Towards full implementation of the 2030 Agenda.' His remarks comes as countries around the world work towards achieving the ambitious UN's targets.
India on verge of achieving SDG target of 70/lakh live births by 2030: Govt
Quoting a special bulletin on Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)released by the Registrar General of India, the ministry said the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in MMR from 130/lakh in 2014-2016, 122/lakh in 2015-17, 113/lakh in 2016-18, and 103 per lakh live births in 2017-19.
India slips 3 spots to rank 120 on 17 SDG goals adopted as 2030 agenda: Report
With the latest rankings, India is now behind all south Asian nations except Pakistan, which stands at 129. The south Asian countries ahead of India are Bhutan ranked 75, Sri Lanka 87, Nepal 96 and Bangladesh 109.
View: How to make doing good better
This is a particularly urgent challenge right now, given that Covid-19 and the response to the pandemic have made things even harder for some of the poorest countries. Economies have been damaged, and poverty is increasing after decades of decline. Health resources and global support have been redirected to the pandemic.
NITI Aayog launches SDG Urban Index
The NITI Aayog Index developed in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation ranks 56 urban areas on 77 SDG indicators across 46 targets of the SDG framework.
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