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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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