United Nations Development Programme in India
Promotes comprehensive human development in India through various initiatives, partnerships, and sustainable solutions, with a focus on inclusive growth and resilience
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
1951
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been actively involved in India since 1951, playing a significant role in promoting human developm Read moreent. Its efforts encompass various areas such as strengthening institutions, fostering inclusive growth, supporting sustainable livelihoods, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing resilience. Working across all states and union territories, UNDP collaborates with national and subnational bodies to prioritize outcomes that benefit people, especially those from vulnerable groups. As the key facilitator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, UNDP aligns its activities with the Government of India’s development objectives. The new Country Programme (2023-2027) concentrates on building strong institutions, fostering economic inclusivity, enhancing social protection, implementing climate-resilient solutions, and promoting sustainable development. Through initiatives like Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Action for Climate and Environment (ACE), Health System Strengthening, and SDG Acceleration, the programme integrates South-South cooperation, gender equality, and social inclusion. Its approach involves partnerships, blended finance, innovation labs, and digital solutions, demonstrating UNDP's dedication to advancing India's development agenda and achieving SDGs.
Cause Area
Impact
Since 2021, UNDP India has facilitated the administration of over 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses through COWIN, recognized 2 million land titles for forest-dwelling tribal communities, empowered 25,000 women and youth with career skills for employment and entrepreneurship in 2022, conserved over 3 million hectares of Himalayan natural ecosystems in 2022, processed 138,000 metric tons of dry waste, and phased out 700 tonnes of chemicals harmful to the ozone layer in the same year.
Programs
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Health Strengthening
UNDP focuses on Health System Strengthening in India by aligning with national priorities like e-governance and Digital India. The emphasis lies on supporting states and local governance for effective program implementation. UNDP's gender-centric approach aims to enhance health service delivery, empower health workers, and ensure gender-inclusive responses, particularly in HIV programmes. The goal is to foster national ownership, sustainability, and citizen engagement, promoting institutional responsiveness, effectiveness, and accountability in delivering core services. Innovative participatory mechanisms will engage citizens, especially women and vulnerable groups, in co-creating development solutions.
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Youth Co:Lab
Youth Co: Lab, a collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Citi Foundation, works across the Asia-Pacific region to empower youth to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launched in India in 2019 with NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission, it has organised thematic challenges, dialogues, and webinars. The initiative strengthens entrepreneurial skills through regional events, fosters social entrepreneurship, and raises SDG awareness. Programmes like Springboard and Springboard Plus provide ongoing support and a virtual pre-accelerator for young SDG innovators, while Youth Co: Lab fosters connections among ecosystem stakeholders through its Youth Empowerment Alliance.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
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Location
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Offices in Cities
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
United Nations India
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit