In line with the One United Nations (UN) agenda, FAO’s new Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2023–2027 aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) India (2023–2027) strategic priorities and outcomes.

The India–UNSDCF 2023–27 has been developed collaboratively with the Government of India (GoI), led by the NITI Aayog and participation of various Ministries, States and Union Territories.

The FAO CPF 2023-2027 identifies four priority areas to facilitate FAO’s partnership with the GoI in transforming India’s agrifood systems. This will be achieved by incorporating innovative international best practices and global standards, leveraging national and regional expertise, and providing the required technical assistance. The CPF will support the GoI’s efforts to double farmers’ income and make agriculture more productive, sustainable, remunerative and climate resilient. Additionally, it will support the Government’s efforts to make India malnutrition-free.

The CPF 2023–27 is also aligned with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–31, as well as its regional priorities for the Asia-Pacific region and its corporate initiatives such as the Digital Village Initiative (DVI), Hand in Hand Initiative (HIHI) and One Country One Priority Product (OCOP). The CPF development process was supported with technical inputs from the FAO headquarters and the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. The CPF 2023–2027 is a living document and will be updated to respond to changes in government priorities and unfolding situations.