Which of the following statement/statements is/are valid in connection with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

I. Achieving Goal 10 will require an entire reform of the financial system that promotes equitable pay and decent work for young people.

II. NITI Aayog has developed the National Indicator Framework (NIF) for facilitating monitoring of SDGs in India.

III. Mission LIFE aims to to influence government and industrial policy to support both sustainable consumption and production.

IV. The concept of global citizenship embedded in Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) is a reference term that indicates flexible citizenship rights across countries for the purpose of facilitating better labour markets.

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The correct answer is Only III.

Key Points

Mission LIFE aims to influence government and industrial policy to support both sustainable consumption and production.
This initiative aligns with the broader goals of promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of consumption and production patterns.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030.
These goals aim to address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice.

Additional Information

Goal 10 of SDGs:
- Goal 10 aims to reduce inequality within and among countries.
- However, it does not specifically require a complete reform of the financial system to achieve equitable pay and decent work for young people.
National Indicator Framework (NIF):
- NITI Aayog has indeed developed the NIF for facilitating the monitoring of SDGs in India.
- The NIF consists of a set of indicators that help in tracking the progress of SDG implementation at the national level.
Global Citizenship in SDG 4:
- SDG 4 focuses on quality education and includes the promotion of global citizenship education.
- However, it does not imply flexible citizenship rights across countries; rather, it aims to foster a sense of global responsibility and sustainable development through education.