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To be successful in achieving the goals as large as SDGs, PARTNERSHIPS
17 it is very much required to have partnerships between FOR THE GOALS
the stakeholders like government, private sector and civil
society. The sharing has to be of knowledge, expertise,
technology and financial resources to support and achieve the Sustainable
Development Goals in all the countries.
AI can be a vital tool for the global community to achieve the targets of the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals. Asia and the Middle East have already instigated to focus on AI
as a part of their development strategy and economic growth.
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Government initiatives highlight the importance of innovative thinking and sustainable practices
in safeguarding our environment and securing a better future for generations to come. Following
are some of the initiatives taken by the government in order to achieve these goals:
Goal 1: No Poverty
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
(PMJDY) was introduced in 2014 to facilitate financial inclusion for the unbanked
population. All households may access basic financial services like credit, insurance,
savings and deposit accounts, remittances, and pensions.
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Across the country, this programme offers wholesome
meals to students to enhance their nutritional status and promote consistent
attendance and retention in school.
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Ayushman Bharat: This programme was launched in 2018, the programme seeks
to offer health insurance coverage to over 10 crore vulnerable households (about
50 crore beneficiaries) at a maximum cost of Rs. 5 lakh per family annually. It is
made up of two parts: the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), which
covers secondary and tertiary hospitalisation, and Health and Wellness Centres
(HWCs), which offer comprehensive basic healthcare services.
Goal 4: Quality Education
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan: An integrated school education programme
that helps states provide inclusive, equal, high-quality education from
preschool through senior secondary education.
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