India was ranked 99th out of 167 countries in the Sustainable Development Goals Index, with a score of 67, up from the 109th rank in 2024.
India is among eight countries who have more than half of the world’s unvaccinated children, and it has 1.44 million of the 15.7 million unvaccinated children globally: Study.
India has achieved best-practice-level graphic health warning labels for tobacco, has 85% of cigarette packs covered, and has banned direct and indirect tobacco advertising and sponsorships: Study.
CSR funding in India is expected to reach INR 1.2 lakh crore in the coming decade, with the top 200 companies responsible for over 50% of total CSR spend: Study.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has flagged serious safety lapses at major Indian airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, following surprise audits.
