UN's Sustainable Development Goals | संयुक्त राष्ट्रांचे शाश्वत विकास उद्दिष्टे | Fully Explained

Learn about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations in this in-depth video explained in Marathi + English. Ideal for competitive exams, MPSC, UPSC, TPA, BMC JE, and school/college projects. This video covers the purpose, targets, and progress of each goal with India-specific examples.

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🧭 Introduction – What are SDGs? | SDGs म्हणजे काय?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also called Global Goals, are a universal call to action by the United Nations (UN) to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030.

👉 मराठीत: शाश्वत विकास उद्दिष्टे म्हणजे गरिबी हटवणे, पर्यावरणाचे रक्षण करणे, आणि सर्वांना समान संधी मिळवून देणे हे संयुक्त राष्ट्रांचे १७ महत्वाचे उद्दिष्ट आहेत.

📅 Launched on: 25 September 2015
📍 Agenda Name: Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

🔑 Key Features of SDGs
Total 17 Goals and 169 Targets

Applicable to all countries – Developed, Developing, and Underdeveloped

Interconnected Goals – One affects others

Focus on People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership (5Ps)

🎯 मराठीत वैशिष्ट्ये:

एकूण १७ उद्दिष्टे आणि १६९ उपलक्ष्ये

सर्व देशांसाठी – श्रीमंत, गरिब, विकसनशील

एकमेकांशी जोडलेली उद्दिष्टे

५ मुख्य स्तंभ – लोक, पृथ्वी, भरभराट, शांतता, भागीदारी

🌍 17 SDGs Explained with Marathi Meaning and Purpose
1. No Poverty (गरिबी हटवा)
📌 Aim: End extreme poverty everywhere by 2030
🇮🇳 In India: PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, MGNREGA

2. Zero Hunger (भुकेमुळे कोणीही मरणार नाही)
📌 Aim: End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition
🇮🇳 Schemes: POSHAN Abhiyaan, Mid-Day Meal

3. Good Health and Well-Being (सर्वांसाठी आरोग्य सेवा)
📌 Aim: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
🇮🇳 Schemes: Ayushman Bharat, Swachh Bharat Mission

4. Quality Education (गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षण)
📌 Aim: Inclusive, equitable, and lifelong learning for all
🇮🇳 Schemes: Samagra Shiksha, Digital India, NEP 2020

5. Gender Equality (लैंगिक समानता)
📌 Aim: End discrimination and violence against women and girls
🇮🇳 Schemes: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Ujjwala Yojana

6. Clean Water and Sanitation (स्वच्छ पाणी आणि स्वच्छता)
📌 Aim: Universal access to safe water and sanitation
🇮🇳 Schemes: Jal Jeevan Mission, SBM – Gramin & Urban

7. Affordable and Clean Energy (स्वस्त व स्वच्छ ऊर्जा)
📌 Aim: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable energy
🇮🇳 Progress: Solar Parks, UJALA Scheme, LED Distribution

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (सभ्य रोजगार व आर्थिक वाढ)
📌 Aim: Promote inclusive economic growth, employment for all
🇮🇳 Schemes: Skill India, Make in India, Start-Up India

9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (उद्योग, नवोन्मेष व पायाभूत सुविधा)
📌 Aim: Build resilient infrastructure and promote innovation
🇮🇳 Projects: Digital India, Smart Cities Mission, Gati Shakti

10. Reduced Inequalities (समानतेस प्रोत्साहन)
📌 Aim: Reduce inequality within and among countries
🇮🇳 Schemes: Social Welfare Programs, EWS Quota

11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (शाश्वत शहरे व समुदाय)
📌 Aim: Make cities safe, inclusive, and resilient
🇮🇳 Projects: AMRUT, Smart Cities, PMAY

12. Responsible Consumption and Production (जबाबदारीने वापर)
📌 Aim: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
🇮🇳 Steps: Ban on Single-Use Plastic, Circular Economy promotion

13. Climate Action (हवामान बदलावर उपाययोजना)
📌 Aim: Combat climate change and its impacts
🇮🇳 Action: National Action Plan on Climate Change, Solar Mission

14. Life Below Water (समुद्रातील जीवन रक्षण)
📌 Aim: Conserve oceans, seas, and marine resources
🇮🇳 Initiatives: Sagarmala Project, Coastal Regulation Zone Rules

15. Life on Land (जमिनीवरील जीवनाचे संरक्षण)
📌 Aim: Protect ecosystems, forests, biodiversity
🇮🇳 Schemes: CAMPA, Project Tiger, Project Elephant

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (शांतता, न्याय व संस्थांचा विकास)
📌 Aim: Promote peace, justice, and accountable institutions
🇮🇳 Steps: Digital Governance, Legal Aid Services, RTI Act

17. Partnerships for the Goals (भागीदारीतून उद्दिष्ट साध्य करा)
📌 Aim: Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development
🤝 India’s Role: South-South Cooperation, UN Collaborations

🇮🇳 India's Commitment to SDGs
NITI Aayog regularly publishes India’s SDG Index

Various states ranked on performance

India ranks high on renewable energy, digital inclusion, and food security efforts

📈 Maharashtra, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh often top the SDG Index in India.