MyBharat2030 survey launched in Chennai to accelerate India's UN sustainability targets

What is the MyBharat2030 initiative?

India's progress towards global sustainability targets has received a fresh boost with the launch of MyBharat2030, a nationwide citizen-driven survey initiative designed to evaluate public aspirations and track progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Sustainable Development Council unveiled the campaign during the 2nd World Cities Day Connect event in Chennai. According to statement details released by the council, the initiative aims to assess collective progress while providing a structured channel for public perspectives to inform national policy on sustainable and inclusive development.

Who attended the Chennai launch?

The unveiling in Chennai brought together state leadership and civil society figures. Tamil Nadu Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan and Minister for Housing and Urban Development B. Rajkumar formally launched the programme alongside Sowmiya Anbumani, MLA and president of PMK's Pasumai Thayagam.

Senior leadership of the Sustainable Development Council, an international organisation holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, were present to outline the survey's objectives. Attendees included India Chairperson Amudhavalli Ranganathan, Founder-President Datchanamoorthy Ramu, and Secretary-General Gokulnath Mathiyazhagan.

Key participants at the launch event

How the survey supports national development

By evaluating grassroots feedback across regions, the MyBharat2030 project is structured to help align community needs with national developmental priorities, bolstering India's position as a leader in structured urban planning and environmental governance.