Assessment of sustainability index of urban infrastructure derived from sustainable development goals for tirunelveli city

Abstract

Sustainable development is an approach that seeks to foster economic newlineprogress in a nation while preserving the environment for future generations. newlineIt encompasses three key elements: Environmental conservation, social newlinedevelopment, and economic advancement. These components are interconnected newlineand vital for achieving sustainability. The key objectives include sustainable newlineeconomic growth, livelihoods, harmonious coexistence with the environment, newlineand the use of suitable technology. Sustainable development strives to balance newlineeconomic prosperity with environmental and social considerations, emphasizing newlinethe importance of responsible resource utilization and fostering a harmonious newlinerelationship between human activities and the planet. newlineUrban sustainability, integral to long-term harmony, balances newlineenvironmental conservation, social equity, and economic growth. Although newlineurban centers present prospects for social and economic progress, they can newlinealso be afflicted by significant disparities, degradation of living standards, newlineand environmental harm. This research addresses the pressing need to evaluate newlineurban sustainability in Tirunelveli City, India, aligning with Sustainable newlineDevelopment Goals (SDGs). While developed nations have established newlineframeworks, aligning numerous SDG targets with local contexts poses a newlinechallenge in India. newline