There is an increased concern for redefining India’s role in the developmental diplomacy to effectively achieve the sustainable goals. This research aims to analyze the changing role of India as a nation and emerge as a leader among the developing nations to light the way forward. The seventeen sustainable development goals have laid down an extensive path for both the developed and developing nations of the world. The problems to be addressed are extensive and require a proactive approach from all the countries of the world. The availability of geographic data and information can play a key role and India can leverage upon its strength to provide the right solution to the problems ahead. Since developmental diplomacy focusses on pro-engagement rather than isolation hence India can suitable act proactively in this sphere and work together with the other developing nations to maximize its goal achievement while simultaneously assisting the other deprived nations to achieve their targets as well.

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Keywords: SDG, Developmental Diplomacy, Proactive approach, Sustainability Goals.