Feb 4, 2025 · The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is likely to have far-reaching consequences for India, with experts warning key programmes in health, water ...

5 days ago · USAID has been active in India for over 70 years, working in collaboration with the Indian government to address critical challenges, particularly in health, education, and economic development.

Feb 4, 2025 · Civilian foreign aid body USAID's assistance to India, a large part of which came after the pandemic, may dry up under US President Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 4, 2025 · The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is likely to have far-reaching consequences for India, with experts warning key programmes in health, water ...

Feb 4, 2025 · After Donald Trump asked to realign foreign aid, USAID issued a directive asking all organisations implementing projects with its support in India to suspend work until further notice.

Feb 4, 2025 · This means that India should be able to tackle any disruptions in USAID in the near future. “Although USAID does fund many crucial initiatives in India, it comprises only a small slice of the pie in terms of the country’s total expenditure on social welfare programs,” a source in the development sector said, on the condition of anonymity.

Feb 4, 2025 · USAID/India, in partnership with the Government of India and the U.S. and Indian private sectors, focuses on helping India and other South Asian countries transition to a “high-performing, low-emission, energy-secure" economy.

USAID is working with India’s three largest states to deploy rooftop solar systems, promote energy efficient technologies and improve the management of India’s forests to address climate change and strengthen forestdependent communities.