UNHCR operation in India

About this project

As of 31 January 2022, more than 46,000 refugees and asylum-seekers are registered with UNHCR India, mainly from Myanmar and Afghanistan. Refugees and asylum-seekers in India primarily live in urban settings alongside host communities. 46% of the refugees are women and girls, and 36% are children. India has been hosting varied refugee groups for decades and has found solutions for many forcibly displaced persons. UNHCR supports the efforts of the Government and its people in assisting refugees across 11 states, working closely with varied stakeholders, including line ministries, community groups, and NGOs. UNHCR focuses on protection needs and conducts registration and RSD, promoting solutions and self-reliance. As of date, 17,933 Sri Lankan refugees returned voluntarily with UNHCR’s assistance (based on UNHCR records from 2002 to February 2022). The UNHCR India office covers the Maldives, where it works closely on capacity-building efforts, inclusion, and the international protection needs of those forced to flee.This activity shows details of the UNHCR operation in India for 2025 and future years including the budget, funding, expenditure and results. This activity shows details of the UNHCR operation in India for 2025 and future years including the budget, funding, expenditure and results.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 4Quality Education
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) · Multilateral

Countries

India

Sectors

Material relief assistance and servicesBasic Health Care Services in EmergenciesEducation in emergencies

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributes

Funded by

Australia (Government of), Australia for UNHCR, Canada (Government of), European Commission - Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection, Private donors, United Nations Population Fund, United States Department of State, USA for UNHCR

Implemented by

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Accountable

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Published by Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 8 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41121-2025-ASO-IND.

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