Our nation's youth hold the key to our future well-being. Investing generously in them will create a “more perfect union.” That is the central message of this Book Youth 2030 & SDG’s on the “promise of Youth”. This book deals about India’s Largest Community named “Youth” with development and future needs in the field of Education, Entrepreneurship, Civic Participation. The book weaves youth development theory and practices together so current and future practitioners can understand how to plan for, design, and evaluate youth programs that enable young people to thrive. Building content from the Several reports from the Government of India and the United Nations. The main purpose of this book is to Increase understanding of the growing importance of, and greater potential for, youth participation in development practice specifically for donor agencies and policymakers. Provide some initial practical guidance to assist donor agencies and policymakers to work more effectively with and for young people. "the youth bulge represents both a challenge and an opportunity for development” This Book zoomed in on a notable trend in the discourse and activity around the SDGs in India and how Youth can be a Contributor to 2030 Agenda along with the Government of India.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the most significant global development of this decade with its influence spreading over the world till next decade. Sustainable Development Goals were presented by the United Nations for adoption in 2015 as- “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, to provide a roadmap for development until 2030. India adopted these goals and integrated global aspirations to our our policies. Today, our policymakers are more concerned than ever towards addressing the problems of poverty, hunger, climate change etc. Sustainable Development Goals has given a new approach to our policy-making. The Protracted policies and approvals with inconsistent results are getting replaced by targeted/ time defined policies and clearances. This book presents the current state of India on each sustainable development goal along with the recent policy initiatives taken in terms of change in domestic laws, policy measures etc. The book follows a 360-degree approach on each goal and presents 17 nicely crafted essays for students aspiring to become future administrator (through UPSC Civil Services Examination or State Public Service Examination). It will also help the informed citizens who care about the nature and aspire a better future of our nation in getting a deeper understanding on the events happening around us.

Shaping a Fairer World is the culmination of young Ayush Chopra's experiences, initiatives, and intense involvement in social transformation. The book underscores that the small role we play , every small change that we make, every small step that we take in making a difference can lead to a more equitable world that provides equal rights and opportunities for all citizens to live, work and prosper. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set forth by the United Nations, have provided the inspiration and impetus to the author for penning this book. Ayush’s journey was far from easy. He was average in his studies. Mocked several times by his peers for pursuing higher ideals, he wanted to give up but unwavering support from his parents, teachers and school principal sustained him all along the arduous path to do well in academics as well as contribute his bit to social causes. Ayush’s volunteering efforts received ultimate recognition when he was invited to represent India at the 14th Youth For Human Rights International Summit held at UN headquarters, New York in August 2017. The book graphically disseminates information about SDGs and Human Rights with engaging design and artwork. In witty, playful and colorfully tabulated content, the book narrates Ayush’s journey as well as the stories of those who have contributed towards new ideas and innovative narratives to effect real change.

A detailed examination of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the shift in governance strategy they represent. In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sustainable Development Goals built on and broadened the earlier Millennium Development Goals, but they also signaled a larger shift in governance strategies. The seventeen goals add detailed content to the concept of sustainable development, identify specific targets for each goal, and help frame a broader, more coherent, and transformative 2030 agenda. The Sustainable Development Goals aim to build a universal, integrated framework for action that reflects the economic, social, and planetary complexities of the twenty-first century. This book examines in detail the core characteristics of goal setting, asking when it is an appropriate governance strategy and how it differs from other approaches; analyzes the conditions under which a goal-oriented agenda can enable progress toward desired ends; and considers the practical challenges in implementation. Contributors Dora Almassy, Steinar Andresen, Noura Bakkour, Steven Bernstein, Frank Biermann, Thierry Giordano, Aarti Gupta, Joyeeta Gupta, Peter M. Haas, Masahiko Iguchi, Norichika Kanie, Rakhyun E. Kim Marcel Kok, Kanako Morita, Måns Nilsson, László Pintér, Michelle Scobie, Noriko Shimizu, Casey Stevens, Arild Underdal, Tancrède Voituriez, Takahiro Yamada, Oran R. Young

This booklet is based on the Estimates and Projections of Family Planning Indicators 2019, which includes estimates at the global, regional and country level of contraceptive prevalence, unmet need for family planning and SDG indicator 3.7.1 "Proportion of women who have their need for family planning satisfied by modern methods".

Youth Mainstreaming in Development Planning: Transforming Young Lives is a compendium of concepts to initiate dialogue and mobilise consensus around visions and strategies for young people and includes practical tools and techniques that will support initiatives to mainstream youth rights, voices and capabilities across government and other institutions. It is aimed policy-makers and practitioners in all sectors engaged in development planning at all levels.