UNICEF chief Catherine M. Russell has stated that two-thirds of child-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are off-track globally, and India's progress will be crucial in achieving them. Russell emphasized that India's population and scale make its potential for progress particularly significant on the global stage. She also highlighted the challenges faced globally in achieving the SDGs. India's progress on key child-related SDGs, such as under-five mortality, maternal mortality, and immunization, has been notable.