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For effective implementation and monitoring of SDGs, at  Understand the vision for each Theme, with the component
country level and State level, MoSPI along with NITI Aayog is Local Targets for the Gram Panchayats to work on
providing technical support to the States, in development of
 See that most Targets link to the National Targets, and the
comprehensive SDG monitoring framework. The monitoring
LIF links to the NIF
framework of the District Indicator Framework is also being
supported. National, State and District administration levels for  Present the Local Targets and LIF as per what they will be
monitoring on SDGs are developed, and supported. The in Gram Panchayat perspective.
initiative of MoPR, in LSDGs with PRIs, and measuring the
 Look at the total number of Targets, over 150, and that
progress of LSDGs through the PDI emerging out of the LIF
Panchayats need to be choosing their Targets based on
monitoring framework is necessary and essential for grassroots
Gram Panchayat priorities.
development monitoring on SDGs. Accordingly, to work out
the PDI from time to time, the following are suggested as basic  Appreciate that certain Indicators would also be prioritized
for the various stakeholders. by the Gram Panchayats, which may be also in keeping
with National, State and sub-state issues.
Understanding SDGs in Local Context

The SDGs entail a wider definition of development issues Developing and institutionalizing the PDI
ranging from environment to gender equality, from poverty to To measure the progress of LSDGs, there is a need for a
economic growth. This encompassing definition leads to standard PDI to assess the development of Panchayats by
integrated, multi-sectoral planning. Though some of the SDGs analyzing the dimensions of development in each theme. The
are sector-driven, they are strongly inter-linked. For example, PDI will be a vital statistical tool to capture movement in
alleviating poverty requires looking at the different ways development at grass root level. The index is applicable to all
poverty manifests at the local level and correlates it with issues Panchayats across the country. The index will evaluate a base
of employment, health, education, environment and score of each Panchayat and keep the Stakeholders / Panchayats
infrastructure etc. Establishing these inter-linkages at the local functionaries and Frontline Workers motivated towards
level requires an integrated framework for development. The improving PDI through a real time monitoring feature. The
framework of LSDGs provides all stakeholders a platform to: following are the objectives of PDI:
 Have a common understanding on SDGs and shared  To capture the development and movement in development

purpose for effective communication and policy action; at grass root level;
 Promote long term agenda for development at the grassroot  To ensure rapid transformation of Panchayats by focused

level; intervention in key areas;
 Set priorities and commence target-based planning in each  To adopt thematic approach to planning through

theme/indicator; convergence and focused attention
 Facilitate the streamlining of government schemes for  To monitor outcome indicators at specific frequent

measuring quantitative results; intervals in LSDG thematic areas;
 Put in place policies, institutions and systems necessary to  To generate positive competition among Panchayats.

generate sustained investment and growth;
PDI is one such attempt to monitor the inputs, activities,
 Bring together resources and players, including those outputs and outcomes at the grassroots level
without direct stakes, to address the urgent social

challenges

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