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Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production in India

UID: SDG-12-20240822-IN-12

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National Data and Analytics Platform by NITI Aayog

Last Updated

September 5, 2024

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2020-2020

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Overview

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative launched by the United Nations in 2015, comprising 17 goals aimed at addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. SDG 12, “Responsible Consumption and Production,” focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns to minimize environmental impact, reduce waste, and promote resource efficiency. SDG 12 is critical for achieving sustainability, as consumption and production patterns directly influence environmental degradation, resource depletion, and pollution. By promoting responsible consumption and production, we can reduce ecological footprints, conserve resources, and ensure that future generations can meet their needs. Globally, unsustainable consumption and production patterns are leading to environmental degradation, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Addressing these issues requires a shift towards more sustainable practices across all sectors of society, from individuals to industries and governments.

Trends & Insights

The data reveals significant disparities in resource consumption and waste management across Indian states. Union Territories and industrialized states generally show higher per capita fossil fuel consumption. Dadra & Nagar Haveli leads with 1,160.50 units, followed by Daman & Diu at 909.70 units, while states like Tripura (64.00) and Bihar (50.50) show significantly lower consumption. This disparity reflects varying levels of industrialization and economic development across regions.

The use of nitrogenous fertilizers shows patterns of concern in several states. States like Daman & Diu (93.33%), Delhi (89.01%), and Uttarakhand (78.35%) demonstrate very high dependence on nitrogen-based fertilizers, indicating potentially unsustainable agricultural practices. This overreliance on chemical fertilizers could lead to soil degradation and environmental issues in the long term.

The management of hazardous waste shows mixed progress across the states. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh report unusually high hazardous waste recycling rates (1,264.49%).  Several industrialized states like Gujarat (33.10%) and Maharashtra (11.57%) show moderate recycling rates. Some states report minimal or zero hazardous waste generation, suggesting either effective waste prevention or potential gaps in reporting

Plastic waste generation varies significantly across the states. Urban centers like Delhi (11.49 units per 1,000 population) and Goa (21.24) show higher plastic waste generation. Most northeastern states report lower plastic waste generation. Many states have achieved 100% biomedical waste treatment capacity, showing progress in healthcare waste management

The installation of grid-interactive bio-power shows promising developments in some regions: Karnataka leads with 28.40 MW per 10 lakh population. Maharashtra (21.00) and Punjab (16.04) show significant capacity. Several states still lack bio-power infrastructure, indicating room for improvement in renewable energy adoption.

The data highlights significant disparities between urban and rural areas in terms of resource consumption and waste management capabilities. While some states have achieved complete biomedical waste treatment capacity, others lag significantly, indicating infrastructure development needs. The stark differences in resource consumption and waste management capabilities between states suggest the need for more balanced regional development policies. The high dependence on chemical fertilizers in many states calls for promotion of more sustainable agricultural practices.

Implement more stringent regulations for hazardous waste management in industrial states. Develop comprehensive plastic waste reduction strategies, especially in high-consuming urban areas. Increase investment in renewable energy infrastructure, particularly in states with low bio-power capacity. Promote sustainable agricultural practices to reduce chemical fertilizer dependency. Foster knowledge and technology transfer between high-performing and developing states

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National Data and Analytics Platform by NITI Aayog. (2024). Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production (360 Analytika, Ed.) [Dataset]. 360 Analytika. https://360analytika.com/sustainable-development-goal-12-responsible-consumption-and-production/

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