Government-led digital platforms, backed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), such as U-WIN and eVIN, have bolstered India’s immunisation ecosystem, as per a UN agency report. U-WIN facilitated tracking of immunisation services for 32 million pregnant women and 97 million children, while eVIN monitored vaccine stocks and cold-chain temperatures across 30,000 points, covering over 650 million doses. These platforms also extended insurance coverage to 42 million farmers and supported 63,000 individuals with climate-resilient livelihoods.
UNDP’s annual report highlighted its contributions to various sectors in India, including SDG localisation, digital healthcare solutions, childcare support, crop insurance, and climate action. Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative of UNDP India, praised India’s development progress in 2025, emphasizing the government’s effective delivery through public systems. UNDP played a crucial role in enhancing technical expertise, enabling public programs to function efficiently and respond promptly to needs.
The report underscored UNDP’s collaboration with national and state governments to enhance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG Coordination and Acceleration approach has been integrated into key ministries, enhancing implementation alignment. Additionally, subnational SDG monitoring frameworks are operational in 33 of 36 States and Union Territories, improving data-driven planning and budgeting.
Economic security was reinforced through enhanced social protection and risk mitigation measures. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India’s crop insurance scheme, expanded coverage to 42 million farmers, aiding farming households in recovering swiftly from climate and income-related shocks. Community-based childcare models facilitated women in low-income urban areas to engage in paid work, fostering job creation in the care sector.
In 2025, UNDP assisted India in formulating its National Adaptation Plan and a gender-responsive Biodiversity Finance Plan. Community-led initiatives supported over 63,000 individuals with climate-resilient livelihoods, reducing vulnerability to environmental shocks and sustaining incomes.
