The National Statistics Office (NSO) under MoSPI has released a transformative report titled "Delivering Prosperity at Scale," detailing India's progress in achieving the "Prosperity" pillar of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The report defines prosperity beyond aggregate GDP growth, encompassing equitable access to opportunities, resilient infrastructure, and technological innovation. It reflects growth in near-universal household electrification and a significant increase in renewable energy capacity, which rose from 16.02% in 2015–16 to 22.13% in 2024–25. These achievements are supported by mission-mode implementations like Saubhagya, BharatNet, and the Swachh Bharat Mission, which have collectively enhanced digital inclusion, waste management, and sustainable livelihoods across the country.
Key Pillars of India's Prosperity Transformation
Energy for All: Achieved 100% household electrification through the integration of Saubhagya and DDUGJY, shifting focus now toward quality and sustainability.
Renewable Energy Expansion: The total installed capacity share of renewables reached 22.13%, driven by the National Solar Mission and PLI schemes for solar modules.
Urban & Rural Sanitation: Door-to-door waste collection coverage surged from 43% in 2015–16 to 97.7% in 2024–25, achieving 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) status.
Digital Public Infrastructure: Through BharatNet and Digital India, near-universal mobile and internet coverage has enabled scaled financial inclusion and e-governance.
Economic Inclusion: Initiatives like PMMY (Mudra), Startup India, and MGNREGA play a role in formalizing labor and promoting grassroots entrepreneurship.
Tourism as a Growth Engine: Tourism now contributes 2.6% directly and 5% indirectly to the GDP, supported by infrastructure-focused schemes like Swadesh Darshan.
What is the "Prosperity Pillar" of the SDGs? The Prosperity pillar is a critical dimension of the UN 2030 Agenda that focuses on ensuring that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives. It recognizes that economic advancement must be inclusive, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible to generate long-term wellbeing. This dimension is supported by specific goals, including SDG 7 (Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work), SDG 9 (Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities). In the Indian context, this plays a role in shifting the national narrative from mere economic survival to "Viksit Bharat," where technological innovation and sustainable production practices drive a circular economy.
Policy Relevance: Anchoring India’s Sustainable Transformation
Scaling Green Energy Corridors: The expansion of renewable energy to 22.13% reflects growth in India's commitment to climate resilience while ensuring national energy security.
Internalising Urban Efficiency: The success of the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT plays a role increating resilient urban centers that can manage high-density populations through better waste and water management.
Bypassing the Digital Divide: BharatNet is supported by the need to provide market access to rural MSMEs, ensuring that "Prosperity" is not confined to metropolitan hubs.
Supporting Circular Economy: The transition toward 97.7% waste collection contributes to the GOBARdhan initiative, converting wet waste into clean fuel and reducing methane emissions.
Follow the Full Report Here: MoSPI: Delivering Prosperity at Scale – India’s Economic Transformation through the SDGs (2026)
