Inclusive development remains a strategic priority for Rajasthan’s socio-economic transformation, yet disparities across social groups and regions challenge the achievement of equitable outcomes. This paper examines Rajasthan’s progress on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — especially SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality) and SDG 16 (Peace & Strong Institutions) — using secondary state-level data (2010–2025) from official SDG dashboards, government reports, and academic sources. The analysis reveals substantial strides in access to primary education and social welfare coverage, coupled with persistent structural inequalities affecting women, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and rural households. Despite net enrolment gains, Rajasthan lags in higher education completion and quality learning outcomes. Gender equity indicators remain modest, while income inequality persists in rural and urban contexts. Institutional reforms and social protection have been initiated, but implementation gaps, employment generation deceleration (e.g., MGNREGS job days decline) and incomplete targets reflect uneven inclusive growth trajectories. Empirical evidence underscores the need for policy recalibration to enhance equity-focused interventions. The study contributes to inclusive development literature by systematically integrating state SDG indicators, thereby offering an evidence base for policymakers to target priority areas and strengthen program effectiveness.
Inclusive Development, Sustainable Development Goals, Secondary Data, Rajasthan, Social Inequality, Gender Equity.
Dr. Shailja C Tiwari. Assessing Inclusive Development in Rajasthan Through Sustainable Development Goal Indicators: A Secondary Data Analysis (2010–2025). Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews. 2026; 4(SP1):275-280
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