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In 1970, UN General Assembly votes to establish an international group of volunteers within the UN system called the United Nations Volunteers (UNV).

As a sub-organ of the UN system, UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.

At the country level, UNV Field Units interact with UN entities to strategically and meaningfully integrate volunteerism into the implementation and delivery of their mandates.

Is India part of UNV Programme?

Yes, India is a member of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program, which is the volunteer arm of the United Nations. UNV India has been involved in many projects, including:

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