The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a transformative and ambitious agenda for global development, aiming to address poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges by 2030. Building on the Millennium Development Goals, the SDGs encompass 17 goals and 169 targets, covering areas such as climate change, economic inequality, and sustainable consumption. The goals reflect a universal commitment, involving governments, businesses, communities, and NGOs worldwide. This paper reviews the evolution of the SDGs, emphasizing their inclusive nature, science-based approach, and the shift from the Millennium Development Goals. The 2030 Agenda stresses the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental dimensions, necessitating a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach. However, despite the global commitment, progress has been insufficient, with challenges highlighted in areas such as gender equality, poverty reduction, and climate action. The study examines existing literature on SDGs, emphasizing the importance of science-based analysis, interdependence among goals, and the need for innovative solutions. A critical review of India's progress on the SDGs underscores the challenges faced in achieving these global targets, including issues of hunger, gender equality, and sustainable industrialization. The significance of the SDGs lies in their integration of economic, social, and environmental dimensions, fostering multi-stakeholder engagement, and emphasizing leaving no one behind. The review also highlights the need for regular monitoring, adaptation, and financing for successful implementation. Further research opportunities include exploring regional and national-level implementation, the role of emerging technologies, and the effectiveness of multi-stakeholder partnerships. Understanding interlinkages between specific goals, addressing barriers to SDG attainment, and promoting inclusivity in development are crucial areas for future investigations. The SDGs remain a dynamic framework, requiring ongoing assessment and adaptability to ensure a sustainable and equitable future.

KEYWORDS: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Interconnectedness, Multi-stakeholder Engagement, Global Development, Implementation Challenges.