Overview

What We Do

UNDP partners globally with all levels of society in more than 170 countries and territories where we operate. We offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations that can withstand crisis, and that drive and sustain growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. We call this people-centred approach “human development”.

Our Goals

The impact of climate change and human activity on our ecosystem, volatile food and fuel prices, poor governance and the struggle of countries to prevent and recover from natural disasters and conflicts are contributing to a rapidly changing global landscape. This places even greater urgency on countries to set development policies that are forward-thinking, sustainable and put people at the centre. UNDP is working for a world where people are empowered and nations made more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives. We are committed to help India achieve the global Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as well as the national objectives articulated in consecutive Five-Year Plans. We aim to improve the lives of the poorest women and men, the marginalized and the disadvantaged in India

Sushila Devi from Jorgama in Bihar provides her thumbprint to receive the first installment to rebuild her house destroyed by the Kosi floods in 2008. With UNDP support, thousands like Sushila are now empowered to “build back better”. Photo: Jay Mandal/UNDP India

Stories of Change

THROUGH THE SCHEME, HIV POSITIVE WOMEN WERE ABLE TO SECURE A JOB IN ELECTRONICS TO HELP THEM CONTINUE LEADING A NORMAL LIFE. PHOTO: NAZIA ERUM/ UNDP INDIA
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. more
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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. more

Projects and Initiatives

Strengthening Women's Social, Economic and Political Empowerment in Jaunpur, Mirzapur and Sant Ravidas Nagar of Uttar Pradesh (2009-2013)

In partnership with the IKEA Foundation, the project aims to empower women through an integrated approach that enhances the incomes of women and helps them contribute effectively to decision making in the domestic and public spheres by 2013. more

Disaster Risk Reduction (2009-2012)

In partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority, the project aims to raise awareness and build resilience of the communities to disaster-related risks, and to strengthen the capacities of the state and district Disaster Management Authorities to better deal with disasters and post-disaster recovery efforts. more

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