On a two-day visit to India, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner met with senior government officials and key business leaders to deepen UN’s partnership with India and strengthen its commitment to the Government of India’s national priorities.
In an interview with journalist Shekhar Gupta, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner discussed the climate challenge, why human development is important and the idea of the United Nations
Watch Achim Steiner discuss the long history of India's collaboration with UNDP, with DD News' Amritpal Singh
Bolder Innovations. Closer Partnerships. Stronger Results: The Strategic Plan 2018-2021 sets out the direction for a new UNDP, optimized to help countries achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Read UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner's statement on International Human Rights Day.
Marina Walter, Country Director a.i., UNDP in India
Krishan Kant Paul, Governor of Uttarakhand
India To Contribute $100 Million To UN Development Fund
India has pledged to contribute $100 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund to help the poorest nations achieve the world organisation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to reduce poverty and raise the quality of life.
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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