HUMAN RIGHTS AND SDGS APPROACHES IN INDIA: CONVERGENCE, CHALLENGES, AND POLICY DIRECTIONS

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The interconnection of human rights and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has emerged as an important area of global governance and politics, with India standing at a crucial juncture of balancing development with justice, equity, and dignity. This research explores the synergy between the human rights framework and the SDGs in India, analyzing their complementarities, challenges, and future trajectories. The study highlights India’s efforts in ensuring inclusive development while confronting persistent challenges like poverty, inequality, gender disparities, climate change, and governance deficits. By examining legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and grassroots realities, this paper proposes policy pathways to strengthen the convergence of human rights and SDGs for a sustainable and just future.