According to the NITI Aayog SDG India Index, 2020-21, which one among

According to the NITI Aayog SDG India Index, 2020-21, which one among the following States is a Front Runner in its performance on SDG-14?

[amp_mcq option1=”Tripura” option2=”Maharashtra” option3=”Punjab” option4=”Odisha” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Odisha.

According to the NITI Aayog SDG India Index 2020-21 report, States are categorized as Aspirant (0-49), Performer (50-64), Front Runner (65-99), and Achiever (100) based on their performance towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. SDG-14 relates to ‘Life Below Water’, which focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources. Odisha is a coastal state and was classified as a Front Runner in its performance on SDG-14 in the 2020-21 index.

SDG 14 aims to prevent marine pollution, sustainably manage marine and coastal ecosystems, minimize ocean acidification, support sustainable small-scale fisheries, conserve coastal and marine areas, increase economic benefits from sustainable use of marine resources, and increase scientific knowledge and transfer of marine technology. States with significant coastlines and marine biodiversity are key players in achieving this goal. Tripura and Punjab are landlocked states and would have limited scope related to this specific SDG, though states can contribute to marine protection through addressing pollution from land-based activities. Maharashtra also has a coastline, but Odisha’s performance was rated higher in the ‘Front Runner’ category for this specific SDG in the mentioned report.

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