<h1>India's Economic Survey 2019-20: Sustainable Growth Focus, Kerala & Himachal Pradesh Lead SDG Index, Forest Cover Increases.</h1> India's Economic Survey 2019-20 highlights the country's efforts to integrate sustainability with economic growth through initiatives targeting inclusive development. It emphasizes the importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and notes India's progress, with states like Kerala and Himachal Pradesh leading in the SDG Index. The survey reports an increase in forest cover to 24.56% of India's geographical area but raises concerns about agricultural residue burning, particularly in northern states. To address this, it suggests methods like promoting conservation agriculture and providing subsidies for residue management equipment. The survey calls for enhanced cooperation between states and the central government and urges developed nations to fulfill their financial commitments under environmental agreements.