Mapping Gender Gap in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in India

Authors

  • Vanishree Joseph Assistant Professor, Centre for Gender Studies & Development, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad
  • N. V. Madhuri Associate Professor, Centre for Gender Studies & Development, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25175/jrd/2023/v42/i3/173262

Keywords:

SDGs, Women, Girls, Gender Equality.

Abstract

This paper intends to analyse the efforts made by India to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It prepares a thorough analysis of the gender challenges in each of the Goals. The interconnectedness of the Goals established in this paper makes it necessary to adopt a holistic approach to promoting gender equality and inclusion. The analyses of data on India include examining the present status, analysing the trend in attaining the target for chosen indicators and projecting the status of India for 2030.

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Published

2024-05-21

How to Cite

Joseph, V., & Madhuri, N. V. (2024). Mapping Gender Gap in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in India. Journal of Rural Development, 42(3), 183–187. https://doi.org/10.25175/jrd/2023/v42/i3/173262

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Volume 42, Issue 3, July-September 2023

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