The NITI Aayog has come up with a report named “Locallising SDGs-early lessons from 2019” in July, 2019.

The report has mapped the SDGs and targets with ministries, thereby charting responsibilities of initiatives and monitoring progress clearly. Stakeholder consultations have been conducted, bringing together the governments of states and Union Territories (UTs), civil society Organizations, and business for brainstorming on the best possible ways to move forward.

It also serves as an advocacy tool to create awareness among the government machinery, private sector, and the public on SDGs. In line with the principle of cooperative federalism and larger devolution of funds to the states, the states are the primary stakeholders in ensuring the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in India.

Aligning Local Plan with SDGs, Capacity Development through HIPA, Strategies for leaving no one behind and SDG monitoring have been highlighted in case of Himachal Pradesh in the report.

Himachal Pradesh has been placed in the category of Front-Runners in the country in achieving SDGs.