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India Ranks 94th on SDG Index, Poverty Falls but Inequality Persists

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India scored 68.3 out of 100 on the Sustainable Development Goals index, placing it 94th among 169 countries. Only 5.1% of Indians now live below $3 a day, reflecting notable progress in poverty reduction. Since 2015, India has climbed 18 places in the SDG rankings, the largest improvement among major world powers. However, the report highlights that significant gaps remain, indicating that broader inequalities are yet to be fully addressed.

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