Details Mission and objectives UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted every childbirth is protected and every young person s potential is fulfilled UNFPA s strategic plan focuses on three transformative results to end preventable maternal deaths end unmet need for family planning and end gender-based violence and harmful practices UNFPA has been operating in India since 1974 The India Country Office is now in its 10th Country Programme CP-10 CP-10 envisions an India where every woman and young person including those from the most vulnerable groups enjoys gender equality fully realizes sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights and fully contributes to sustainable development The country programme was developed in consultation with national and State governments civil society United Nations organizations and other stakeholders including women and youth-led organizations based on the principles of inclusion human rights and gender equality Context The 2025 Voluntary National Review VNR consultations led by NITI Aayog and supported by the UN in India prioritized 13 Leave No One Behind LNOB groups including Scheduled Tribes and Adivasis highlighting the urgent need to build capacities ensure access and foster meaningful representation for youth from tribal communities The consultations identified critical gaps in skills leadership opportunities and systemic support for youth from tribal communities emphasising the need for targeted career pathways and inclusive development strategies UNFPA works in partnership with tribal departments at both national and state levels to advance the health rights and wellbeing of tribal populations with a strong focus on adolescents women and youth UNFPA supports life skills education sexual and reproductive health awareness and gender equality initiatives among youth from tribal communities through community-based and school based programmes In alignment with the UN Youth Strategy Phase

📌 Adi Yuva Fellow (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 United Nations
📍 Bhubaneswar