Utility: Direct question on SDG can be asked. Don’t focus too much on number given here. They are mentioned to give you an idea. You can prepare a diagram or a chart without mentioning numbers.
India’s efforts to achieve SDGs:
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Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
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The movement focuses on achieving an open-defecation-free India, building solid waste management capacity and bringing about behavioural change.
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By 2022, the mission is expected to have reduced GHG emissions by 17.42 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
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The mission is to ensure the objective basic infrastructure services relating to water supply and management, energy efficiency and increased green spaces have been part of the goal in 500 target cities.
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By 2022, the mission is expected to have reduced GHG emissions by 48.52 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
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Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
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The mission focused on new construction technologies that are innovative, environmentally friendly and disaster-resilient.
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By 2022, the mission is expected to have reduced GHG emissions by 12 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
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Smart Cities Mission
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The mission is about the technological advancements of cities to improve governance, sustainability and disaster risk resilience.
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The objective is to improve city administration, sustainability, and catastrophe risk resistance through technological improvements.
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In urban areas, smart solutions are being adopted to increase energy efficiency and non-motorized transportation capacity.
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By 2022, the mission is expected to have reduced GHG emissions by 4.93 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
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Metro Network, the mass rapid transit system:
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It provides low-cost, energy-efficient and eco-friendly urban transport solutions for tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
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The system is expected to mitigate around 21.58 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. GHG from 2015-2022.
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