India
Home to a world-beating information technology industry and a
multitude of cultures and languages, India is the world’s largest
democracy. The country has accomplished a great deal since
independence in 1947, making slow but steady progress. However,
despite its strong economic growth, the scale of its need is huge.
Today, some 828 million Indians - 76% of the population - live in
poverty, comprising one third of the world’s poor.
Find out more in Key facts: India.
DFID’s main challenges in India are:
- malnutrition
- child and maternal deaths
- education
- water and sanitation.
How we've helped
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After a DFID-backed charity gave him some practical agricultural tips, farmer Bholaram Bhil found he could produce enough crops to feed his family and win trade at the local market.
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Aimed at India's women, the new "Velvet" condoms offer the same protection as traditional, male condoms.
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In West Bengal, a DFID-funded grassroots approach to sanitation is helping deliver better access to toilets for slum-dwellers.
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Overview of DFID's sustainable livelihoods programme in India, as part of its Urban Services programme.
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