Date: 2026-04-01Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation develops India SDG Dashboard in partnership with United Nations Resident Coordinator Office which serves as a centralized data platform for monitoring SDG indicators
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has developed the India SDG Dashboard in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO) to provide a centralized platform for monitoring Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators. This initiative, highlighted in a release dated April 1, 2026, aims to improve data accessibility through the e-Sankhyiki portal and regular statistical publications. These resources serve as an evidence-based guide for strategic planning and research, with quality oversight provided by dedicated Expert Group Committees.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Centralized Digital Platforms**
* **India SDG Dashboard:** Developed in partnership with UNRCO to monitor SDG indicators aligned with the National Indicator Framework.
* **e-Sankhyiki Portal:** A newly launched platform providing time-series data on key macroeconomic indicators to facilitate easier data management and dissemination.
* **Official Website:** Serves as a centralized digital mechanism where all MoSPI reports and statistical publications are made accessible to the public.
**Data Quality and Governance**
* **Expert Group Committees:** MoSPI has established committees on Environment Statistics, Gender Statistics, and ad hoc publications to periodically review and enhance the quality and relevance of data.
* **Stakeholder Consultation:** The Ministry conducts regular dialogues and consultations with data users to incorporate feedback and improve the effective use of published data.
* **Advance Release Calendar (ARC):** Available on the Ministry’s website to ensure the timely and transparent dissemination of statistical products.
**Key Statistical Publications (2021–2025)**
* **Environment and Sustainability:** Includes annual releases of *EnviStats India: Environment Statistics*, *Environment Accounts*, and *Environmental Accounting on Forest-2025*.
* **SDG Monitoring:** Regular publication of the *SDG-National Indicator Framework Progress Report* and *Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF*.
* **Social and Demographic Indicators:** Annual reports on *Women and Men in India*, alongside specific periodic reports such as *Elderly in India* (2021), *Youth in India* (2022), and *Children in India* (2025).
**Impact Analysis**
**Policymakers**
**Impact**
Policymakers gain access to a centralized, evidence-based source of social and environmental statistics derived from various Ministries and Departments.
**Action Required**
Utilize the India SDG Dashboard and MoSPI publications to inform strategic planning and legislative decision-making.
**Researchers and Analysts**
**Impact**
These stakeholders benefit from improved data accessibility, time-series macroeconomic indicators, and specialized reports for conducting sector-specific research studies.
**Action Required**
Access the e-Sankhyiki portal and official MoSPI website to utilize available data and provide feedback during stakeholder consultations.
**Ministries and Departments**
**Impact**
The data they provide as secondary sources is integrated into a broader national framework, and their representatives serve on Expert Group Committees.
**Action Required**
Continue providing secondary data and participate in periodic reviews to enhance the coverage and relevance of statistical publications.
**General Public**
**Impact**
The public receives increased transparency regarding national progress and social indicators through open-access digital platforms.
**Action Required**
Use the official MoSPI website and the Advance Release Calendar to stay informed about the release of national statistical data.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI): The primary ministry responsible for the development of India's statistical systems and the release of social, environmental, and macroeconomic data.
India SDG Dashboard: A centralized digital platform developed to monitor Sustainable Development Goal indicators and serve as an evidence-based guide for strategic planning.
National Indicator Framework (NIF): The framework with which SDG indicators are aligned to monitor and report on India’s progress toward sustainable development targets.
United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (UNRCO): The international partner organization that collaborated with MoSPI to develop the India SDG Dashboard.
e-Sankhyiki portal: A digital initiative launched to facilitate the management and dissemination of time-series data on key macroeconomic indicators.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation develops India SDG Dashboard
in partnership with United Nations Resident
Coordinator Office which serves as a centralized
data platform for monitoring SDG indicators
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 3:09PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, regularly
releases publications on social and environmental indicators. The details of these publications released
over the last five years are given in Annexure.
MoSPI maintains a centralized digital mechanism for public access to its statistical publications. All
aforesaid reports and publications are made available on the official MoSPI website (www.mospi.gov.in),
where they can be accessed by researchers, policymakers and the general public.
Further, MoSPI has developed, the India SDG Dashboard, in partnership with the United Nations Resident
Coordinator Office (UNRCO), which serves as a centralized data platform for monitoring SDG indicators
aligned with the National Indicator Framework.
These publications provide variety of social and environment statistics at one place and serve as vital
source for policymakers and stakeholders. The statistics are primarily based on secondary data sourced
from various Ministries and Departments. It acts as an evidence-based guide for strategic planning and
policymaking. It is widely utilized by researchers and analysts for conducting research study in these
sectors.
Further, MoSPI has constituted various Expert Group Committees on Environment Statistics, Gender
Statistics and ad hoc publications, comprising representatives from Ministries, Departments and research
organisations, to periodically review these publications and enhance their coverage, quality and relevance
through continuous consultations.
MoSPI has taken several steps to improve dissemination, accessibility and public awareness of its
statistical reports among researchers, policymakers and the general public. To facilitate ease of data
dissemination and management, the e-Sankhyiki portal has been launched, offering time-series data on
key macroeconomic indicators. The Advance Release Calendar (ARC) of statistical products is also made
available on the Ministry’s website (www.mospi.gov.in) to ensure timely and transparent dissemination of
information. In addition, MoSPI conducts regular dialogues and consultations with data users and
stakeholders to incorporate their feedback and to enhance their understanding and effective use of the
published data.
ANNEXURES.No. Year Name of publications/ Reports released
1. 2021 EnviStats India: Environment Statistics
EnviStats India: Environment Accounts
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF)
Progress Report
SDG- National Indicator Framework
Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF
Women and Men in India
Elderly in India
2. 2022 EnviStats India: Environment Statistics
EnviStats India: Environment Accounts
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF)
Progress Report
SDG- National Indicator Framework
Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF
Women and Men in India
Youth in India
3. 2023 EnviStats India: Environment Statistics
EnviStats India: Environment Accounts
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF)
Progress Report
SDG- National Indicator Framework
Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF
Women and Men in India
4. 2024 EnviStats India: Environment Statistics
EnviStats India: Environment Accounts
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF)
Progress Report
SDG- National Indicator Framework
Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF
Women and Men in India
5. 2025 EnviStats India: Environment Statistics
Environmental Accounting on Forest -2025
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)- National Indicator Framework (NIF)
Progress Report
SDG- National Indicator Framework
Data Snapshot on SDG-NIF
Women and Men in India
Children in IndiaThis information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Planning and
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture Rao Inderjit Singh in the Lok Sabha today.
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