VISION 2030 UTTAR PRADESH July 2019 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS VISION 2030 UTTAR PRADESH CONTENTS

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS VISION 2030 UTTAR PRADESH July 2019 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS VISION 2030 UTTAR PRADESH CONTENTS 26 146 174 190 252 274 288 58 82 132 204 222 238 300 316 336 Message Yogi Aditya Nath Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh Balanced, inclusive and sustainable development together with the socio-economic progress of all individuals is the vision of Government of Uttar Pradesh. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), articulated by the global community, reinforce and commit us to continue our efforts with a goal-oriented approach. Experience has shown us that economic growth alone does not eradicate poverty or generate employment opportunities for the youth; it is important to ensure that the benefits of economic development reach those poor and marginalised families, farmers, labourers, women and the differently abled (divyang), who have so far not been able to reap the fruits of development in terms of improvements in human development indicators and access to resources. The strength and potential of the state vis-a-vis its natural resources necessitate systematic planning, acknowledging the inter-dependence of social, economic and environmental factors along the lines of SDGs. I am of the opinion that leadership and governance plays a big role in enhancing economic development and investment in the state. The Government of Uttar Pradesh will take steps to accelerate economic growth. The Government, together with investors, industrialists and stakeholders, shall frame policies in various sectors to promote economic growth. Infrastructure development (particularly road connectivity and electricity) in both urban and rural areas must be given priority. The result of our progressive policies will be evident from increased investment and growth rate in the state. We shall build on previous achievements and good practices. Although it is important to increase investment in the state, it is equally important to ensure that benefits of development reach the last mile. All our efforts are in consonance with the vision of reaching the benefits of higher growth rate to the poor in the form of food and income security, health, nutrition, education, power, employment and infrastructure. SDGs highlight the need to reduce inequalities and promote gender equality as integral to development. I am confident that schemes and programmes initiated to ensure the safety and security of women along with the efforts to promote girls' education will take the state sooner on the much desired path to equitable development. VISION 2030 document prepared for the implementation of SDGs in the state involved systematic analysis and planning by all departments over several months. I consider it an important step towards collective ownership of a shared dream – Sustainable Development of Uttar Pradesh. This document gives the vision of each sector/department and how they can contribute to the SDGs in an inherently inter-dependent manner. The coordinated efforts articulated in this document, I do believe, would lead to greater synergies of action at every district, block and Gram Panchayat level. While giving a definite form to UP-SDG VISION 2030, we commit ourselves to the inclusive development of the state for the next 13 years, which also include our individual commitment and efforts to protect the environment and contribute to the efforts to reverse climate change. As articulated in the document, we need to take measures collectively that can impact the largest benefits for future generations. I am sure that this document gives a clear direction to all stakeholders in terms of their roles, responsibilities and targets. I encourage all state government officials to use VISION 2030 as a reference document to implement schemes and programmes and appeal to each one in the state to be part of this journey to a shared dream and a common destination – a better state and more sustainable resource base for the next generation. Yogi Aditya Nath Foreword Dr. Anup Chandra Pandey, IAS Chief Secretary Government of Uttar Pradesh I am happy to share the VISION 2030 document of the Government of Uttar Pradesh that commits to the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The SDGs adopted by the global community in 2015 have become the guiding force for the advancement of socio-economic development of people as well as the ecological surveillance of our planet. Countries have renewed commitment to address the 17 goals outlined in the SDGs and developed plans to meet them on time. The Sustainable Development Goals offer major improvements on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The SDG framework addresses key systemic barriers to sustainable development, such as inequality, unsustainable consumption patterns, weak institutional capacity and environmental degradation, that were not articulated in MDGs. After several decades in which we have lived with the oppressive sense that we have dirtied the nest for the future generation and there is no alternative to social and environmental failure of modern/post- industrialisation societies, we can now reclaim a sense of optimism. SDGs are nothing but this shared optimism and commitment that we cannot delay anymore, our collective action for a more shared and sustainable world. SDGs emphasise that economic, social and environmental issues need serious efforts at integration. These goals can be achieved, nationally and globally, only when they are implemented at the local level. The role of state government is central to the implementation of the VISION of development envisaged by 2030. The state will have to design programmes in convergence to influence all socio-economic and environmental parameters to achieve the goals. Our commitment is reflected in this document. The government of Uttar Pradesh has developed this vision document in a systematic manner, considering the specific context of each goal and the challenges and potential of existing policies and programmes in achieving the targets. Senior officials of all line departments have contributed in developing the vision of their respective departments. This multi-year vision document brings together ways in which all departments see their role in fulfilling SDGs and contribute to the results that can be sustained. This vision- oriented thinking is very important as it brings focus on results. For a large state like UP, the goals need to be disaggregated to actionable agenda at district and Gram Panchayat levels. The state government plans to organise thematic consultations that will help us take SDGs to all institutions and administrative levels with required convergence and concurrence of solutions. Every Gram Panchayat and district has to safeguard the principles of SDGs, only then can the state achieve the desired status and motto of `Leaving No One Behind, Reaching the Furthest First' without compromising on the environment. The state has already begun the process by integrating SDGs into Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP). The effort made by various departments is worth appreciating as without continuous reviews and consultations it is not possible to come out with such a comprehensive document. I would like to thank all Principal Secretaries and their teams for their commitment and diligence. I would also like to thank Mr Deepak Trivedi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Planning, for leading the consultative workshops and coordinating the inputs from various departments into one integrated document. Support by UNICEF Lucknow Office was critical for deepening our contextual understanding, setting realistic targets and in consolidating the document. Guidance from UN Resident Coordinator's Office was also timely in putting this document together. I firmly believe that this document will serve as a useful guide for senior officials at the state level and implementation staff at the district and block-levels, to review and assess progress against the targets, which are inherently interconnected. Dr. Anup Chandra Pandey, IAS Preface Deepak Trivedi, IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Planning Government of Uttar Pradesh The extraordinarily positive reception of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) at the global level confirms the widespread knowledge that we cannot carry on as we have, that change is necessary, and perhaps we do, at last, have the chance to leave behind a better world for the future generation. For the preparation of the SDG VISION 2030, the government of Uttar Pradesh took a deliberate decision that its process is as significant as the outcome. The vision document, hence, had to go through an iterative process of possibilities and potentials drawn from collective wisdom. Ownership and inter-connectedness that SDGs uphold, have to be internal – within the system – and rightfully shared by all stakeholders. The process of preparing this document did justice to this core principle of SDGs. It is a matter of pride that the vision, articulated for each goal, and strategies identified for the targets, demonstrate excellent team work of over 60 line departments. The detailed methodology is documented before the Executive Summary in this compilation. SDGs raise fundamental questions not only about the present model of development but also the level of consumerism and inequality in human development. For example, Goal 10 is about reducing inequalities and, at the most fundamental level, it is about shifting the balance from divisive, self-centred consumerism driven by competition, towards a more

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