FAO in India
India has come a long way since 1945, when it became one of the founding members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as a low-income, food-deficient country. Today, the country is not only self-sufficient in rice and wheat, but it also exports a range of food products. Moreover, at any given time, India has up to 60 million tons of food grain buffer stocks. Throughout this journey of success, FAO has been a steadfast partner since 1948, when its operations in India first commenced.
Country Programming Framework 2023-2027
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 CPF 2023-2027 sets out four priority areas to facilitate FAO’s partnership with, and support to, the Government of India for transforming agrifood systems by applying innovative international best practices and global standards, along with national and regional expertise, and providing the required technical assistance.
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The seed champions of Odisha
2026
Stories of Odisha’s farmers and their role in climate-resilient agriculture, community-led agroecological revival and preserving native seeds
Sowing hope, harvesting success - 80 years of FAO in India
2026
The 80th anniversary FAO in India coffee table book, titled “Sowing hope, harvesting success,” celebrates eight decades of enduring partnership between...
Sustainable pig feeding practices
2026
Pig farming is a crucial livelihood and nutrition source in Mizoram, particularly in the Dampa–Thorangtlang landscape, where the Global Environment...
Youth Agrifood Innovation Challenge
FAO and India – 80 Years of Impact
FAO Member Nation since 1948
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- faoin-grievance@fao.org
- +91 99101 21604.
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Contacts
FAO Representation in India
55 Lodi Estate, Max Muller Marg, New Delhi, India
Pin code: 110003
Email: FAO-IN@fao.org
Telephone: (+91) 11-46532201
Related links
Media Coverage
- 29 September 2025 | The Hindu | International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
- 19 August 2025 | The Hindu | The path to ending global hunger runs through India
- 04 June 2025 | ET Edge Insights | FAO’s call for water-wise farming: Key to India’s agricultural growth and farmers’ economic development
- 04 June 2025 | Hindustan Times | World Environment Day
- 25 April 2025 | Hindustan Times | World Veterinary Day
- 21 March 2025 | The Print | International Day of Forests
- 21 March 2025 | DD News | International Day of Forests
- 21 March 2025 | DD India | International Day of Forests