Regional Disparities in India’s Sustainable Development Goals: A Comparison of Southern States and the Hindi Belt
Regional Disparities in India’s Sustainable Development Goals: A Comparison of Southern States and the Hindi Belt As of March 5, 2025, India’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reveals stark regional disparities, particularly when comparing the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana with the northern Hindi Belt states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand. An analysis of the latest infographic data on SDG performance underscores the varying degrees of success across these regions in ensuring a dignified life for citizens through five critical goals: No Poverty (SDG 1), Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 12). Southern States Lead the Way The southern states—Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana—are performing exceptionally well in meeting SDG targets. Thei...