UNDP in India

👇 Here's how we are working with partners to unlock the potential of the non-farm sector for women’s economic empowerment. UNDP in India, in partnership with ACCESS Development Services, convened a high-level roundtable bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to identify priority areas and actionable pathways for advancing women’s leadership and participation across India’s evolving livelihoods landscape. In his keynote address, Shri T.K. Anil Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, GoI, highlighted the transformative progress under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) which now connects over 9,100,000 self-help groups bringing together 100 million women, supported by ₹600 billion in unlocked financing and ₹11 trillion in additional bank linkages. He noted that the mission continues to evolve as an institutional movement bringing in inclusion - it’s a movement of the poor, for the poor, and by the poor.  Speaking at the roundtable, Dr. Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP in India, emphasized how across India, millions of women are ready to move from survival to success, from participation to leadership. Hence there is an urgent need for collective action to identify high-potential value chains that ▶️  Create dignified and quality jobs for women  ▶️ Develop innovative financing models that combine credit, fintech, and philanthropy  ▶️ Expand market access through inclusive value chains and digital platforms. The discussions identified actionable recommendations for building an inclusive non-farm ecosystem that empowers women as leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers driving India’s growth story. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs UNDP UNDP in Asia and the Pacific United Nations in India   

Taking #TamilNadu’s skilled talent to the world! The Tamil Nadu Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC)-UNDP and the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission, in partnership with the The Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry, convened a high-impact roundtable with Germany to explore international opportunities for the state’s skilled workforce. The discussion brought together German delegates and key state departments - including Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, OVERSEAS MANPOWER CORPORATION LTD, Protector of Emigrants, DoTE, TANCAM & TANSAM TIDCO, Guidance Tamil Nadu, and TN Apex Skill Development Centre for Logistics, TN Apex Skill Development for Healthcare (TNASDCH) and Automobiles - to identify opportunities and challenges in global workforce mobility. The roundtable focused on: 👉 Understanding Germany’s demand-side opportunities  👉 Exploring Tamil Nadu’s supply-side readiness  👉 Establishing an institutional mechanism to ensure safe, efficient, and structured labour mobility for those interested in working abroad. With support from partners, UNDP is helping the govt in positioning Tamil Nadu as a global hub for skilled talent and creating practical pathways for professionals to access international careers. Michael Hasper  Ministry of External Affairs, India  Naan Mudhalvan - TN Skill Government of Tamil Nadu Sudha Ramen  Rajkumar M, IFS Kranthi kumar Pati Saxony Trade & Invest Corp. Dr. Bala Subramanian Ramani  Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitales und Energie Saarland, UNDP UNDP in Asia and the Pacific

What can a childcare centre mean for a low-income urban household? ➡️ A social infrastructure that supports families, unlocks opportunity, and gives women (who do the bulk of unpaid childcare) the choice to work and earn an income. In Delhi’s Bawana, community childcare centres supported by UNDP in India are making this a reality! Women who once had to stay home can now work with confidence, knowing their children are safe, cared for, and learning every day. 💙 This #CareDay, read how expanding community childcare is an investment in equity, opportunity, and the future of urban families. Blog by UNDP's Amit Kumar and Karina Bhasin (She/Her): https://lnkd.in/gxYV2ABt UNDP I UNDP in Asia and the Pacific I United Nations in India

Can climate resilience and human progress go hand in hand for true development? In Himachal Pradesh, they do. The state’s Human Development Report 2025 shows that despite challenges, progress is possible when planning is human-centric and climate-resilient. Launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, its the first Human Development Report by an Indian state that focuses on the climate lens. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMKhPg-h UNDP I UNDP in Asia and the Pacific I United Nations in India

With India’s ambitious targets and low-carbon measures, the nation is set to show how sustainable development and climate action can advance together. Check out UNDP India’s Head of Climate Action and Environment, Ashish Chaturvedi's interview with the Business Standard 👇 He shares insights on what India’s priorities can be for one of the biggest global stages - the annual UN Climate Change Summit, #COP30, to be held in Brazil this year. Ashish highlights that India could focus on just transitions, stronger partnerships, and climate-resilient development. 🔗 Read more: https://mybs.in/2eqvJ7g Sudheer Pal Singh I UNDP I UNDP in Asia and the Pacific I United Nations in India

Today, #HimachalPradesh made history by becoming the first state in India to launch a State Human Development Report that unites two defining priorities: human development and climate change. Launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the report highlights pathways to a climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for the state. This is a call to action to:  👉 Build climate resilience into every plan and investment because sustainable development depends on it. 👉 Strengthen livelihoods in a climate-proof economy. 👉 Empower people and communities to drive local climate action. 👉 Harness data and technology as the new climate infrastructure to power progress and resilience.  At the launch, Dr. Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, UNDP India, shared, “Himachal Pradesh is the first state in India to prepare its Human Development Report in view of climate change and its impact on the state’s economy, livelihoods, and natural resources. This report underlines that the state’s development path is inseparable from its climate resilience and hinges on coordinated action across sectors.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gS-kgWsY

UNDP in India's Ashish Chaturvedi says the country will focus on fair transitions, stronger partnerships, and climate-resilient development at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil. Read more: https://mybs.in/2eqvJ7g #AashishChaturvedi #COP30 #Brazil #IndiaAtCOP30

How do you rebuild life after the sea moves in? In #Odisha ’s Kendrapara district, people found their answer in mangroves. 🌿 The inspiring story of how they protected their coast & their homes features in the premiere episode of the acclaimed global documentary series An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet hosted by UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The episode features mangrove restoration work under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) initiative in Odisha.   ECRICC is a collaborative effort of the Green Climate Fund, MoEF&CC, and the Govt of Odisha, with support from UNDP in India. You can watch 'An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet’ on Bloomberg Originals, available on streaming platforms such as Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. It will also air on Bloomberg TV.

International #SnowLeopardDay Webinar Dr Ruchi Pant, Head Climate Adaptation, NRM and Biodiversity, UNDP in India shared insights on the #SecureHimalayaProject, a pioneering initiative that has placed the snow leopard at the heart of India’s high-altitude conservation efforts. Launched on 2nd October 2017, the six-and-a-half-year project was the first of its kind to take an integrated, landscape-level approach to snow leopard conservation. Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF-6) with a grant of USD 11.54 million, and implemented by the Government of India and UNDP, the project has made significant progress in conserving fragile mountain ecosystems. Dr Pant highlighted key achievements of Secure Himalaya, including: ✅ Comprehensive Landscape Management Plans for four high-altitude regions — Changthang (Ladakh), Lahaul–Pangi (Himachal Pradesh), Gangotri–Govind (Uttarakhand), and Khangchendzonga–Upper Teesta Valley (Sikkim). ✅ SOPs for High-Altitude Wetland Management. ✅ Technical support for the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India. ✅ 105 Biodiversity Management Committees established and strengthened, along with local institutions such as SHGs, FPOs, and cooperatives. ✅ Mapping and inventory of wild medicinal plant species using IUCN’s Conservation Assessment and Management Prioritization (CAMP) framework. ✅ Identification and mapping of 73 High Conservation Value Areas (HCVAs). This project has shown how conservation and community well-being can go hand in hand, Dr Pant emphasized. By protecting the snow leopard, we are safeguarding the entire Himalayan ecosystem, the source of our water, our biodiversity, and our resilience to climate change. #IBCAforSnowLeopard Snow Leopard Trust Snow Leopard Network Snow Leopard Foundation International Snow Leopard Foundation Koustubh Sharma Justine Shanti Alexander Wildlife Conservation Society UNDP WWF Wildlife Institute of India WWF Nepal Snow Leopard Conservancy Rodney Jackson Adam Falk Wildlife Conservation Society Mongolia Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) SAWEN - South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network