UNDP India
The United Nations Development Programme has been working in India since 1951 one of the longest-running international development partnerships in the country. Present across every state and union territory, UNDP India works with central and state governments, civil society, and communities to support inclusive growth, strengthen public systems, and build climate resilience. Its work is grounded in India's national priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Headquarters: 55 Lodhi Estate, New Delhi – 110 003
UNDP India's current Country Programme (2023–2027) is built around four focus areas:
- Sustainable and Inclusive Growth - livelihoods, skilling, poverty reduction, and policy support for marginalized communities.
- Action for Climate and Environment - low-carbon development, natural resource management, and support for India's commitments under multilateral environmental agreements.
- Health System Strengthening - last-mile service delivery, digital health, and universal health coverage through e-governance and institutional capacity.
- SDG Acceleration - a network of SDG Coordination Centres in partnership with state governments, NITI Aayog, and planning departments to embed the Global Goals into local policy and budgets.
Gender equality and social inclusion run across all four areas.
Impact in 2025
- 97 million children reached through the digital health platform U-WIN
- 42 million farmersgiven access to crop insurance
- 34,900 Safai Mitraslinked to social protection
- 67.5% reductionin HCFC production and consumption
- 8,500 hectaresof degraded land restored through community-led initiatives
- 2,70,000 tribal facilitatorstrained on forest rights and local governance
Working at UNDP India means being part of large-scale, government-linked programmes that directly shape policy and reach millions of people. You'll find roles across health, climate, livelihoods, governance, and data in offices spread across India. It's a strong fit for people who want the rigour of a multilateral organisation with the ground-level impact of development work.
