The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) on October 31, 2025. The collaboration aims to develop a Comprehensive Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Alignment Framework that integrates National, State, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) indicators to advance the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
Integrating Frameworks for Coherent Monitoring and Implementation: MoSPI-IICA
The framework intends to build on the National Indicator Framework (NIF), India’s primary mechanism for monitoring SDG progress. It will align state-level indicators with national priorities while effectively integrating ESG and CSR parameters. This harmonized approach bridges national and sub-national sustainability frameworks with corporate ESG and CSR initiatives, ensuring that sustainability efforts across the public and private sectors work cohesively towards SDG objectives.
Strengthening Policymaking and Sustainable Corporate Participation
By directing private sector reporting to correspond with national and state SDG metrics, the initiative aims to enhance evidence-based policymaking and foster wider sustainable corporate participation. The alignment ensures a coherent and inclusive monitoring system, maximizing the impact of corporate sustainability efforts towards India’s sustainable and inclusive development goals.
Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
The initiative is guided by Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General & CEO of IICA, who has played a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives in ESG, CSR, and responsible business conduct within national development policies. The signing ceremony was attended by key officials from both MoSPI and IICA, including Sh. Kishor Baburao Surwade, Dr. Garima Dadhich, Ms. Ruchika Gupta, Sh. Shivnath Singh Jadawat, and Dr. Ziaul Haque.
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Source: PIB
