The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing the National Indicator Framework (NIF) which will help in monitoring the progress of the SDGs and associated targets. Statistical indicators of National Indicator Frameworks (NIF) will be the backbone of monitoring of SDGs at the national and state level and will scientifically measure the outcomes of the policies to achieve the targets under different SDGs.

SDG Unit has been created in Social Statistics Division (SSD) of Central Statistics Office with the purpose to perform following roles and responsibilities relating to SDGs:

i) Development of National Indicator Framework in consultation with concerned Central Ministries/ Departments which will help in monitoring the progress of the SDGs and associated targets of the country.

ii) Establish coordination mechanism with various line Ministries/Department and other data source agencies relating to National as well as Global SDG Indicators.

iii) The Unit to act as a SDG Data Focal Point of the Country for coordination of data related activities SDGs global monitoring.

iv) Assisting States & UTs in establishment of monitoring framework at State level.

v) Capacity development of various statistical institutions at Union and State level.