Proud of its SDG localisation model, India says it has fully integrated SDGs into national development strategies

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, highlighted India's full integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national strategies during the High-Level Political Forum at the UN General Assembly. Emphasizing India's SDG localization model, Patel outlined its foundation on institutional ownership, collaborative competition, capacity building, and a whole-of-society approach. She underscored India's economic growth through systemic reforms, inclusive policies, and Digital Public Infrastructure.