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Our Role in Sustainable Development


              A nation is made by its people living there which means we all have
              to contribute our bit to protect our air, water and land from pollution
              through our joint efforts.

              Below are some of the efforts required by the people to help attain
              these Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

              Quality Education

              Education gives you knowledge related to many things that you come across in your daily life. Quality education
              will provide a strong foundation with financial security. This will improve their standard of living and will give
              them a way to move out of poverty. It will enlighten the youth to contribute in all possible ways for the social
              and economic development of their community which is another important factor to fulfill many other related
              sustainable development goals.


              Clean Water and Sanitation
              Clean water for drinking and adequate sanitation is the basic human right. We have seen in this COVID times that
              access to water, sanitation and hygiene services is the basic requirement to fight against the COVID virus which is
              an urgent need of the time for preserving the health and well-being of millions.
              Pollution from the industries, open defecation practices are polluting the water resources thus causing a lot of
              diseases in the people living in that area.


              Affordable and Clean Energy
              This focuses on investing in clean energy sources such as solar, wind and thermal at affordable prices. This is
              an initiative of preserving renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse effect, reducing harmful smog, toxic
              buildups in our air and water. All these will help in reducing our impact on climate change and creating a sustainable
              energy future.

              Decent Work and Economic Growth
              People with decent jobs will benefit the society by being productive and will contribute to the economic growth of
              the country. Unemployment can lead to unrest and anti-social activities will increase in the society.


              Reduced Inequalities
              Inequalities based on income, sex, age, disability, race, religion and opportunity will slow down the process of
              social and economic development of the society.  Greater efforts at all levels are needed to educate people which
              in turn will reduce inequalities, poverty and hunger.

              Sustainable Cities and Communities
              For our societies and countries to prosper at present and in future we all need to have cleaner, greener and modern
              sustainable cities.


              Responsible Consumers and Producers
              Responsible consumers are conscious of their consumption habits and contribute to a more positive impact on society
              and the environment. from the producers of goods and services. Producers should go for production of goods with
              negative environmental impacts such as soil, water, greenhouse gas emissions and degradation of ecosystems.


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