NITI Aayog, United Nations join hands to accelerate sustainable development in India

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NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India signed the Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027 in New Delhi on 16 June. 

An overview of the news

• The Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (GoI-UNSDCF) for the period 2023-2027 was signed by CEO of NITI Aayog, B V R Subrahmanyam, and UN Resident Coordinator India, Shombi Sharp. 

• The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, senior representatives from NITI Aayog, central ministries, and heads of UN agencies in India.

GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027

• The GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027 represents the collective commitment of the UN development system to support the Government of India in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while promoting gender equality, youth empowerment, and human rights. 

• It aligns with the national vision for development and aims to contribute to the country's progress.

• The Government of India-UNSDCF, through its partnerships, outcomes and outputs, will play a key role in realizing the national development priorities.