The Rajasthan Government has integrated the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an integral part of its development strategy, in line with the long-term vision of Viksit Rajasthan @2047. A robust institutional framework has been developed in the state for the implementation of SDGs, which includes systems for policy formulation, monitoring, coordination, and evaluation.
Institutional Framework
The Directorate of Economics and Statistics serves as the main nodal agency at the state level for overseeing the implementation of SDGs in Rajasthan.
- State-Level Committee: A high-powered committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, which includes Principal Secretaries of concerned departments. This committee provides policy directions, conducts reviews, and ensures coordination.
- District-Level Committees: District-level committees have been formed in every district under the chairmanship of the District Collector. These committees handle local implementation, monitoring, and review.
- SDG Coordination and Acceleration Centre: This centre, established within the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, works on data collection, analysis, reporting, and capacity building.
- Rajasthan SDG States Report: The state regularly releases SDG progress reports (the latest version was released in 2025). It includes a detailed assessment based on 316 indicators.
- Indicator Framework: The State Indicator Framework (SIF) 3.0, District Indicator Framework (DIF), and Block Indicator Framework (BIF) have been developed.
These institutional arrangements are aligned with NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index. The state has linked its schemes with SDG targets through digital platforms such as Jan Aadhaar and e-Mitra.
Progress Trajectory
| Report Year | Composite SDG Score |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019-20 | 57 |
| 2020-21 | 60 |
| 2023-24 | 67 |
Overview of Progress
In the SDG India Index (2023-24), Rajasthan’s overall score is 67 (improved from 57 in 2020-21). The state is making good progress on several goals:
- Goal 1 (No Poverty): Significant reduction in poverty through Jan-Aadhaar-based schemes and direct benefit transfers.
- Goal 2 (Zero Hunger): Progress through increased agricultural productivity, nutrition schemes (such as Annapurna Rasoi), and water management.
- Goal 3 (Good Health): Rise in institutional deliveries and decline in infant mortality rate.
- Goal 4 (Quality Education): Increased enrolment rates and promotion of digital education.
- Goal 6 (Clean Water): Improvement due to water conservation campaigns (Mukhyamantri Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan) and Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy): Emphasis on solar energy with a target of 1,25,000 MW by 2030.
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): Skill development, startup promotion, and youth employment schemes.
- Goal 13 (Climate Action): Focus on green budget, forest conservation, and water conservation.
According to the Rajasthan SDG States Report-2025, out of 316 indicators, targets have been achieved in 33, while progress on many others is “on track”.
Some areas (such as reducing inequality and sustainable cities) still require more efforts. The state is emphasizing improvements in data quality, capacity building at the district level, and greater participation of the private sector.
NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index scores states from 0-100, classifying them as Achiever (100), Front-Runner (65-99), Performer (50-64), or Aspirant (below 50). Rajasthan’s goal-wise scores between 2020-21 and 2023-24 reveal significant, but uneven, progress.
Goal-wise Comparative Performance (2020-21 → 2023-24)
| SDG Goal | 2020-21 Score | 2023-24 Score | Change |
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 63 | 82 | +19 |
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 53 | 64 | +11 |
| SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being | 70 | 73 | +3 |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 60 | 63 | +3 |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 39 | 52 | +13 |
| SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation | 54 | 60 | +6 |
| SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy | 100 | 100 | Maintained (Achiever) |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 75 | 79 (approx.) | +4 |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 54 | 54 | Stagnant |
Strengths
- SDG 7 (Clean Energy): Perfect score of 100, reflecting Rajasthan’s renewable energy leadership (solar/wind capacity expansion).
- SDG 1 (No Poverty): Sharpest improvement (+19 points), driven by targeted DBT and welfare convergence.
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Notable +13 point gain, though the base was low (39 in 2020-21, below the national average of 48 at the time).
Weak Areas
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Despite improvement, remains a focus area — Rajasthan’s 2020-21 score (39) was significantly below the national average (48).
- SDG 13 (Climate Action): Stagnant at 54, reflecting the gap between renewable energy expansion and broader climate adaptation outcomes.
- District-level disparity: Even as the state score improves, district-level Rajasthan SDGs Index (2025) shows a wide gap between Jhunjhunu (67.13) and Jaisalmer (51.82).
Rajasthan is building on its strengths while accelerating efforts in weaker areas. The 10 pillars of the state budget (such as water security, green development, health, and education) will further support SDG achievement. These efforts are crucial for realizing the dream of Viksit Rajasthan @2047.
Rajasthan has aligned targeted schemes with specific SDGs, embedding the 2030 agenda directly into departmental policy design rather than treating it as a parallel reporting exercise.
Goal-wise Key Initiatives
| SDG Goal | Key Schemes/Policies |
| Goal 1 & 2 (Poverty/Hunger) | RAJEEVIKA, RUDA, Annapurna Rasoi Yojana, Cooking Gas Cylinder Subsidy |
| Goal 3 (Health) | Right to Health Act 2022, Mukhyamantri Ayushman Aarogya Yojana |
| Goal 4 & 5 (Education/Gender) | State School Standard Authority, TIE Program, Rajasthan Women Policy 2021 |
| Goal 6 (Water & Sanitation) | Jal Jeevan Mission, Village Health & Sanitation Committees |
| Goal 7 (Clean Energy) | Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy 2023, Green Hydrogen Policy 2023 |
| Goal 8 & 9 (Growth/Industry) | RITI, Indira Gandhi Shehari Rojgar Yojana, RIICO |
| Goal 10 (Inequalities) | Mukhyamantri Nishulk Nirogi Rajasthan Yojana, Chiranjeevi Shramik Sambal Yojana |
| Goal 11 & 12 (Cities/Consumption) | LuvKush Vatikas, E-Waste Management Policy |
| Goal 13-15 (Climate/Land/Water bodies) | Rajasthan Climate Change Policy 2023, Rajasthan Forest Policy 2023 |
| Goal 16 (Institutions) | Peace and Non-violence Department |
| Goal 17 (Partnerships) | Mahatma Gandhi Jan-bhagidari Vikas Yojana, Invest Rajasthan Summit |
Rajasthan’s GSDP has grown robustly — from ₹11.96 lakh crore (2021-22) to ₹18.75 lakh crore (2025-26) at current prices, with growth rates of 17.46%, 12.80%, 12.85%, 11.77% and 10.24% over these five years.
GSDP Growth Trend – Rajasthan (Recent Years)
Rajasthan 2025-26 (AE):
- Current Prices: ₹18.75 lakh crore (growth 10.24%)
- Constant Prices: ₹9.82 lakh crore (growth 8.66%)
- Share in All-India GDP: 5.25% (7th Rank)
GFCF stands at 29.53% of GSDP, above the 25% benchmark, showing robust investment momentum. However, high aggregate growth has not been matched by proportionate improvement in inclusiveness across regions, genders, and social groups, as the following data shows.
Evidence Supporting the Statement
- Persistent PCI Gap: Despite ranking 7th in aggregate GSDP, PCI ₹2,02,349 is ~8% below national ₹2,19,575; PCI rank stuck in 20th–23rd range for three decades.
- Sharp Inter-District Disparities: GDDP gap ~12× — Jaipur ₹2,12,335 crore vs Jaisalmer ₹17,903 crore; top 5 districts alone = ~37% of GSDP.
- Agriculture-Employment Mismatch: Agriculture = ~25% of GSVA but employs 55%+ of workforce, trapping labour in low-productivity work.
- Rising Rural Inequality: Rural Gini rose 0.248 (2011-12) → 0.283 (2022-23) — against national decline 0.283 → 0.266.
- Nutrition Regression: Child wasting 19.8%, underweight 33.3% (NFHS-6); immunisation fell to 75% (national 87%); IMR 30/1000 vs national 24.
- Gender Paradox: Female LFPR rose 50.5% → 54.1%, but female unemployment worsened 3.2% → 4.5%; women’s governance representation limited.
- Renewable Energy Concentration: 85%+ solar/wind projects in just 4 districts (Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur).
Counter-Evidence: Where Growth Has Been Inclusive
- Poverty Reduction: MPI poverty 28.86% → 15.31% (2015-16 to 2019-21); 1.08 crore escaped poverty.
- Women’s Financial Inclusion: 88% women with bank accounts (NFHS-6), near national 89%.
- Institutional Deliveries: 94.1% (NFHS-6) vs national 90.6%.
- DBT Inclusion: ₹3.91 lakh crore transferred till Dec 2025 via Jan Aadhaar-linked DBT.
Critical Analysis
Rajasthan’s growth is partially inclusive but structurally uneven. High GSDP has coexisted with widening rural inequality, regional concentration, worsening female unemployment, and declining child nutrition, while structural transformation (labour shift, HDI, regional convergence) has not kept pace.
Way Forward
Target lagging districts via Aspirational Districts Programme; break agri-employment trap through RUDA, MSMEs, PM-MITRA; expand female employment via PMVBRY-type incentives; strengthen SHG-market linkages; diversify RE investments; and anchor measures in the Ten Sankalp for Inclusive Growth under Viksit Rajasthan@2047, prioritising GARIB, YUVA, ANNADATA, and NARI SHAKTI.
Conclusion
The statement is substantially valid — GSDP growth has not translated proportionately into inclusive outcomes. Overcoming regional imbalance, low-quality employment, gender gaps, and rural inequality requires a more equity-focused growth model to realise Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas under Viksit Rajasthan@2047.
