<h1>India achieves fastest SDG progress among G20 nations with 240 million escaping poverty by 2022-23</h1> India's Vice Chairman of a government policy institution outlined the country's dual strategy for achieving Sustainable Development Goals through strong safety nets and growth-fostering reforms. The official reported that 240 million people escaped multi-dimensional poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23, while social protection coverage doubled since 2015. India is ahead of schedule on health targets for maternal, child and infant mortality before the 2030 deadline. The country achieved 50% of electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its climate commitments. A UN official noted India recorded the second fastest SDG progress among G20 countries and praised its digital public infrastructure, particularly the unified payments interface as the world's largest real-time payment system. The achievements were discussed at a high-level UN event focusing on maintaining momentum for the 2030 development agenda.