Marina Walter, UNDP India Country Director a.i.
India contributes $100 million for the SDGs
Watch how UNDP India helps local communities in Nagaland, India, adopt practices that improve soil fertility and promote livelihoods to attain food security -- transforming the state to an Eden of the East.
"The fight against climate change is not only a technical one. It also needs strong moral commitments from all stakeholders of the society in order to ensure that future generations inherit a cleaner, greener and healthier planet"
Accelerating Action on Climate Change: Delivering Ambitious NDCs Together for a Sustainable Future
Vengurla recycles over 7 tonnes of waste generated each day
Report: How the Private Sector Develops Skills - Lessons from India
Read about the lessons learnt from 12 skills delivery initiatives led by the private sector to support the national skills mission of the Government of India. The objective of this study is to generate lessons from India’s experience in skilling, namely to identify and analyse impactful business models and their practices and innovations, to highlight challenges, and to provide insights on how the private sector could contribute even more.
Launch: 1000 Springs Initiative
Learn more about the 1000 Springs Initiative, an attempt by UNDP India, in partnership with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and a range of private consortium partners, to harness springs in tribal areas.
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With over 40 projects on the ground in almost every state, UNDP India works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. The good news is we have a plan.
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UNDP has worked in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development, from democratic governance to poverty eradication, to sustainable energy and environmental management. UNDP’s programmes are aligned with national priorities and are reviewed and adjusted annually.
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About India
>50%
Under-25 Population
1.67 MT
CO2 Emission Per Capita
120 (of 131)
Female Labour Force Participation
0.624
Human Development Index