India @ 75: India-UN partnership
As a founding member of the United Nations, India’s unwavering commitment to the values of the UN has left a lasting legacy for generations to come.
India’s commitment to UN peacekeeping has been steadfast, consistent and longstanding.
Since 1948, India has participated in 51 UN Peacekeeping missions, maintaining peace in some of the most challenging operations around the world.
India is playing a leading role in determining the success of the SDGs.
Home to 1/6th of humanity, India’s model of SDG localisation, has successfully integrated the 2030 Agenda from national to local governance, all the way to individual households.
”When India grows, the world grows. When India reforms, the world transforms.”
To ensure faster and transparent delivery of public services using digital means, India has built a first-of-its kind public digital infrastructure.
With social benefits worth over 300 billion US dollars transferred digitally.
India has also made significant contributions in responding to the global pandemic, reinforcing its image as the ‘pharmacy of the world’.
With over 2 billion vaccine doses administered to date, India’s Co-WIN has formed the backbone for leading the world’s largest vaccination drive.
Lessons from India’s development and social inclusion schemes are adding value to the growth story of many countries.
The India-UN Development Partnership Fund - the first ever single-country South-South cooperation initiative at the UN - is supporting over 66 projects in 51 countries.
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme focuses on addressing the needs of 161 partner countries through innovative technological assistance.
At COP26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s Panchamrit strategy, with ambitious targets for climate action.
Initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure reflects India’s global leadership in ensuring affordable, reliable energy for all and protecting critical infrastructure for sustainable development.
Holding true to its ancient philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one family.
Innovative development solutions from across India are illuminating the path towards a just, equitable and sustainable development of the world.
