What We Do

We are on the ground in more than 170 countries.

Poverty Reduction

Support poverty reduction, focusing on human development and access to livelihood and financial products.

Democratic Governance

Enhancing capabilities of government, locally-elected representatives, civil-society and communities.

Environment & Energy

Meet climate change challenges and support efforts to protect biodiversity and produce clean energy.

Crisis Prevention & Recovery

Build resilience of communities and supports institutions in preparing and managing disasters.

HIV & Development

Halt spread, put HIV/AIDS at the centre of national development strategies and protect the rights of affected.

In Depth

Climate change is altering our environment and affects millions of people

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We are working with governments and people on their own solutions to development challenges.

Poverty Reduction

Nearly a third of India's people live below the poverty line. Half of India's women are considered poor.

UNDP supports poverty reduction programmes, focusing on human development and equitable access to income opportunities and financial products.

Democratic Governance

Women and members of disadvantaged groups remain vastly underrepresented in India's democratic institutions.

UNDP works to build capabilities to promote more equitable participation in democratic institutions, ensure equal access to justice.

Environment & Energy

Nearly one-10th of the world's animal and plant species are found in India. Many are crucial to the livelihoods of India's people.

UNDP supports efforts to meet climate change challenges, protect biodiversity and protect traditional ways of life.

Crisis Prevention & Recovery

Eighty percent of India's landmass is highly vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, droughts and cyclones.

UNDP works to build community resilience, rebuild livelihoods and supports institutions in preparing and managing disasters.

HIV & Development

Women, migrants, people living with HIV, men who have sex with men and transgender are most stigmatised and hard to reach.

UNDP works with vulnerable groups to stem the spread of HIV, promote rights and fight discrimination.

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To cut poverty in Asia and the Pacific, ‘Energy Plus’ package a must, says UN report

Bangkok, 19 January 2012 - A new UNDP report based on case studies, calls for setting up of ‘energy plus’ services – combining access to modern energy for heating, cooking and electricity, with measures that generate cash, supplement incomes and improve health and education.

Consultation on Climate Change Financing

New Delhi, 14 January 2012- Countries will be more successful in accessing climate finance if they are able to embed adaptation and mitigation concerns in national development policies, says consultation organized by the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India and United Nations Development Programme.

Monthly newsletter of the Disaster Management Unit, UNDP, New Delhi, India

The newsletter highlights various initiatives undertaken by the states in disaster management planning under the GoI-UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Programme in November-December, 2011.

Empowered People; Resilient Nation

The report highlights the emerging landscape in India and key development challenges that face the country. In doing so it aims to identify key areas that can contribute to transformational change that empower people and build an inclusive, climate-resilient, sustainable development paradigm for 2013-17 and beyond.

Consultation on Climate Change Financing

14 January 2012, New Delhi: The day-long consultation organized by the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India and UNDP, examined approaches to financing climate change strategies in India.

International Anti-Corruption Day 2011

On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, UNDP, UNODC in collaboration with the Central Vigilance Commission, India organised a panel discussion on the 'ACT- Against Corruption Today' campaign. A street play on anti-corruption will also be performed by the Asmita Theatre group.

Featured Projects

In Search of a Secure Future: Social Protection for People Living with HIV

Thirty-five year old Harihar's life changed after he and his wife were tested HIV positive in 2007. His inability to work put severe financial pressure on his family. However, UNDP's support in extending social protection schemes to PLHIV, has helped people like Harihar secure a future for themselves and their families.

Overcoming a Cycle of Misery: Bahraich Recreates the Magic of Monsoons

In a decade long partnership between UNDP and the Government of India, communities and local administration has been empowered to respond to disasters better. Years later, the people of Bahraich show the impact of this empowerment.