About us

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so countries can sustain progress. As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our team

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.

Funding and Delivery

In order to achieve its mandate, UNDP relies entirely on voluntary contributions from UN Member States, multilateral organizations, private sector and other sources, in the form of unrestricted regular resources (core), and contributions earmarked for a specific theme, programme or project.

Partnership is at the heart of everything UNDP does. We offer a nearly universal presence. Our substantial expertise—both intellectual acumen and practical experience—cuts across diverse development issues and settings.

Accountability is the obligation to demonstrate that work has been conducted in accordance with agreed rules and standards and report fairly and accurately on performance results vis-à-vis mandated roles and/or plans.

See how our integrated signature solutions – powered by digitalization, innovation and development financing – are accelerating impact and scale in India

Sustainable Development Goals

UNDP is committed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and actively works with Governments at the national, state, and local level to build capacities in policy development, programme implementation and management.

News Centre

The news centre is a one-stop-shop for multimedia press coverage and in-depth information on development-related issues in India.

Stories

Our stories are visual and current snapshots of our work, showing how communities in India are tackling development issues and moving the SDGs from paper to practice.

Blogs

Personal accounts of UNDP staff involved in projects that are helping India tackle development issues.

UNDP India is working towards accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals to achieve the #2030Agenda.

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Procurement

UNDP procures goods and services by soliciting bids through a competitive process.

Leaving No One Behind

Supporting India's progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future

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Inspiring India, One Story at a Time! Explore the Flagship Magazine

MAGAZINE

Annual Report 2024 - Discover How UNDP is Powering Progress in India

REPORT

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Special Message from Hon'ble Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda I Inspiring India

STORY

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All it takes is Kindness! By Bhumi Pednekar I Inspiring India

STORY

Publication

UNDP India: Country Programme Brochure

UNDP Country Programme 2023-27 aligns with India’s national priorities and global commitments, including the Fifteen Year Vision (2017-2032), Seven Year Strategy (2017-2024) and Three Year Action Agenda (2017-2020). It is fully aligned with the Government of India-UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-27 and UNDP’s Global Strategic Plan 2022-25.

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PRESS RELEASE

UNDP Launches Third Edition of Inspiring India Magazine Showcasing India’s Innovations for the SDGs

STORY

A Letter by Sanjana Sanghi 'Dear Young People....' I Inspiring India

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BLOG

Women of the Water: How Odisha’s women are reclaiming what’s truly theirs

WEBPAGE

U-WIN Launch

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STORY

Women who tamed the tides: Meet the climate champions of Odisha

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STORY

The Forest Remembers

What we do

UNDP has worked in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development, from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment and resilience. UNDP’s programmes continue to fully integrate a global vision for catalytic change with India’s national priorities.

GENDER EQUALITY

Gender equality, diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of UNDP’s work in India.

>1,000,000

female healthcare workers

trained on
digital platforms
in 2024

41.8

million

farmers received
better access to agriculture
insurance in 2024

33,000

safai saathis

gained access to
social protection
in 2024

2.9

million tonnes

CO₂ emissions
mitigated, through energy
conservation initiatives in 2024

3.4

million

hectares of land sustainably managed in 2024

70,000

tribal girls

benefitted through menstrual hygiene management services in 2024

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Leaving No One Behind

Supporting India's progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future

Publication

PRESS RELEASE

UNDP Launches Third Edition of Inspiring India Magazine Showcasing India’s Innovations for the SDGs

STORY

A Letter by Sanjana Sanghi 'Dear Young People....' I Inspiring India

BLOG

Women of the Water: How Odisha’s women are reclaiming what’s truly theirs

WEBPAGE

U-WIN Launch

STORY

Women who tamed the tides: Meet the climate champions of Odisha

STORY

The Forest Remembers

UNDP in 2024- Highlights

What we do

GENDER EQUALITY

Gender equality, diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of UNDP’s work in India.

Our Impact

>1,000,000

female healthcare workers

41.8

million

33,000

safai saathis

2.9

million tonnes

3.4

million

70,000

tribal girls

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