Abstract: The achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential for promoting inclusive growth and ensuring environmental conservation. India, characterised by its varied Union Territories (UTs), encounters distinct challenges and opportunities in harmonising developmental initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals framework. This study offers a comprehensive examination of the performance of UTs across a four-year span (2018–2024), utilising data sourced from NITI Aayog's SDG India Index. The study utilises descriptive statistics and ANOVA to assess changes in composite SDG scores, aiming to uncover notable temporal trends and differences among the UTs......
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, localization, capacity building, skill development
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