Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Prakasha, G.S.; Menon, Malavika Title A name given to the resource SDG-4 Education and Sustainable Development: Mapping Initiatives in India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Quality Education for All in Asia-Pacific Countries: Research Insights, Reflections and Initiatives on SDG 4;pp.41-60 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-872-120251003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-872-120251003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029786446?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029786446?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Prakasha G.S., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Menon M., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource This chapter, in keeping with the larger theme of the volume, will present a critical overview of the steps taken by the Indian Government toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), in particular Goal 4: Inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong opportunities for all. The initiatives are mapped across primary, secondary, higher, and technical education from 2015 to 2024. The chapter looks at policy initiatives, budgetary allocation to education in the Five-Year Plan (20152020), infrastructure development, and inclusivity. The Indian state has always been conscious of its responsibility toward education. Through this chapter, the authors can help situate the position of the Indian education system vis-vis global indicators like SDGs. Moreover, the chapter will attempt to demonstrate the marked changes in the education system in India in the 21st century. The chapter argues that Indian educational initiatives since independence have prioritized quality, inclusive, and lifelong learning, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established in 2015. Hence, India had always addressed these concerns systematically, and now, identifying with UN SDGs has a global benchmarking. The chapter begins with a brief introduction of the developmental goals set by the United Nations and discusses its transition from millennium development goals (MDGs) to SDGs. This is followed by an overview of educational landmarks in the short history of Indias independence. The last section looks at policy initiatives and legislation across primary, secondary, and higher education, focusing largely on the two decades of the 21st century. Copyright 2026 by G S Prakasha and Malavika Menon Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited Subject The topic of the resource Diksha; MDG; NEP-2020; SDG-4 India; Vidyalaxmi Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-183608872-1; 978-183608873-8; 978-183608874-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online