The SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Index and Dashboard Report was released by NITI Aayog to monitor and rank India's progress towards achieving the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. The report comprises several components, including:

• The SDG Index: It measures India's progress towards the 17 SDGs and is based on 115 indicators. The Index enables policymakers to identify key areas for improvement and focus on them accordingly.
• The SDG Dashboard: It is a visual representation of the SDG Index with colour-coded indicators. Red indicates a significant gap, yellow indicates some progress, while green indicates progress made towards achieving the goal.
• The State Profiles: These provide a state-wise analysis of India's performance on various indicators and highlight areas of improvement.
• The SDG India Tracker: It is an online dashboard that enables users to track India's progress towards achieving the SDGs in real-time.

The SDG Index and Dashboard Report is essential as it provides a comprehensive overview of India's progress towards achieving the SDGs. It allows policymakers to identify areas that need improvement and focus their efforts accordingly. By tracking progress regularly, India can ensure that it is on track to achieve its sustainable development goals while also ensuring that no one is left behind.