Digital Tools for Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Higher Education

Author(s)	Dr. Gaurav Kumar
Country	India
Abstract	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a global framework to guide education, governance, and social transformation. Higher education institutions play a pivotal role in advancing these goals by integrating sustainability into teaching, research, and community outreach. This paper explores how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools—such as mobile applications, online platforms, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)—are being used to promote awareness and action toward SDGs in higher education. Drawing from secondary research and case examples, the study highlights how digital platforms can enhance awareness about climate action, waste management, sustainable agriculture, and responsible consumption. The paper also evaluates government initiatives such as SWAYAM, Digital India, and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan that support sustainability education through ICT. Finally, the role of National College of IT, Muktsar, is acknowledged for conducting awareness drives among students and the local community, thereby serving as an implementing agency for digital and sustainability literac
Keywords	Sustainable Development Goals, ICT, MOOCs, Higher Education, Digital Tools, Punjab, Climate Action, Digital Literacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On	2025-09-06
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55313

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