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Download or read book ORF Special Report: Tracking health and nutrition targets written by Kurian, Oommen C. and published by Observer Research Foundation. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has made it clear that its development goals will be in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as NITI Aayog prepares the vision document for the country’s development for the 15 years beyond the Twelfth Five-Year Plan. The global success of SDGs over the next 15 years will depend, to a large extent, on India’s performance. However, India is faced with formidable challenges not only in implementing its national health and nutrition goals, but also in tracking its progress towards those targets. In July 2016 the Observer Research Foundation organised a panel discussion on the subject, titled, “Better Data for Better Health: Developing an Indian Approach on Indicators to Achieve SDGs”. This Special Report draws policy lessons built around the key themes shared during the event. A longer paper is in progress.