Cristiano Pasini

Director at #UNIDO Rep. In India. Father, husband, tennis fan. Formerly Austria, Mexico, Colombia, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan. Views are my own

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, met with Mr. Cristiano Pasini, Director and Representative to India, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and Mr. Pradeep Monga, Senior Strategic Advisor, UNIDO, Vienna, to explore opportunities for collaboration in Fisheries and Aquaculture Cluster Development Programmes in India.

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, has notified 34 Fisheries and Aquaculture Clusters across various States and UTs under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), reflecting its continued focus on cluster-based development in the sector.

These clusters are aimed to strengthen fisheries production, value addition, processing infrastructure, and seafood exports from the country.

#PMMSY #FisheriesCluster #BlueEconomy
@IndiainAustria

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Cleaner industries. Sustainable cities. Smarter waste management. Safer alternatives.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, UNIDO India continues working towards practical solutions for climate and environmental action. 🌍

#WED2026 #ProgressByInnovation

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Today @ high-level dialogue ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, @UNIDO shared 10+ years of insights on scaling cleantech solutions for Indian SMEs. Technology and finance are the twin engines needed to turn NDC commitments into real-world action — Thank you @UNEP for the invitation.

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

@UNinIndia @unwomenindia @UNIDO @UNIDO_ASP

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

As we celebrate the first International Day of Women in Industry, UN family in India reaffirm our commitment to advancing women’s participation and leadership in industry. Manufacturing change, together! #IDWI2026

@stefan_priesner @kantasingh_ @UNIDOPasini @UNIDO @DPIITGoI

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

“When women have equal opportunities & rights, they drive growth, strengthen industries, & make our economies resilient” -@DGgerdmueller
On the 1st International Day of Women in Industry, this is a call to place women at the centre of industrial transformation & growth #IDWI

[Cristiano Pasini @UNIDOPasini]

Happy 1st International Day - Woman in Industry

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Today marks the 1st International Day of Women in Industry - celebrating leaders driving inclusion. When women step into technical roles, they drive solutions and shape more sustainable industries. Stay tuned with @UNIDO_India today to join the conversation.

[UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 @UN_SDG]

As our teams on the ground are dedicated to supporting countries on their journey towards the #GlobalGoals, @UN chief @antonioguterres calls for sufficient & predictable funding so that they can continue to effectively deliver #ForPeopleForPlanet.

⏩https://t.co/oznCBQ1eZs

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

At the #WorldFuturesForumn Hon’ble Minister @jitanrmanjhi's call for stronger rural-focused MSME development reinforces @UNIDO's advancements on #MSME competitiveness through AI-enabled clusters, quality infrastructure and inclusive growth

[Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) @dcmsmeoffice]

Glimpses from the meeting chaired by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME with Mr. Cristiano Pasini, Director & Representative, UNIDO Sub-Regional Office in India and Mr. Alejandro Rivera Rojas, Chief, Division of MSME Competitiveness, UNIDO Headquarters, held today at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.

The meeting focused on strengthening mutual collaboration between the Ministry of MSME and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to enhance the growth, resilience and global competitiveness of MSMEs.

The discussion highlighted key areas including sustainable industrial development, innovation, capacity building, technology upgradation and enhanced market access for Indian MSMEs.

#Msme #Entrepreneur #Innovation
#Development #Employment #Empowerment #Technology #skilldevelopment #training

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Join us at the World Futures Forum 2026 (#WFF2026) — an official Pre-Summit Event of #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 — for discussions on the future of industry through innovation, AI, digital transformation, and MSME competitiveness in the Global South

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Empowering the next generation of women’s agri-leaders. Antara’s journey into hydroponics highlights impact of targeted vocational training and exposure to innovation, organized by @UNIDO with support from @csauatKanpur & @ITPO_Tokyo funded by @METI_JPN

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

.@UNIDO’s BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) is a platform for SMEs’ access to technology & knowledge-sharing. We stand ready to support 🇮🇳’s #BRICS2026 Chairship vision 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation & Sustainability' together with @DPIITGoI & NPC

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Showcasing solutions for sustainable food systems, @UNIDO presented its city–industry–climate nexus approach to reducing food loss at wholesale markets at the Regional Symposium for Asia in Surat. Thank you @FAOIndia, @CosambIndia and @WUWMarkets for this partnership.

[FICCI @ficci_india]

We remain committed to supporting the Government of India and the private sector in your journey to maximize the use of AI and advanced digital technology in the manufacturing sector. Our engagement will be guided by the principle that AI should serve as a tool for productive transformations: Mr Cristiano Pasini, Director and UNIDO Representative, Sub-Regional Office in India at the FICCI 6th AI India Conclave.

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

.@UNIDO India joined the FICCI AI India Conclave with govt, industry & technology leaders, bringing UNIDO’s global perspective on AI in manufacturing. India’s experience offers useful insights for other emerging economies, ahead of the GoI🇮🇳 flagship AI Impact Summit in Feb '26

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

At the 22nd CII Global MSME Business Summit, @UNIDO India emphasized that MSMEs flourish when technology is specifically tailored to their needs, context and capacities.

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

At the #CIIPartnershipSummit2025 plenary on next-gen industrial corridors for Industry 5.0, @UNIDO India shares insights on innovation and strategic partnerships.

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

🌱@UNIDO India had a productive meeting with @GermanyinIndia to discuss opportunities for strengthening agro-based value chains 🇩🇪🇮🇳 #ProgressByInnovation

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge hosted a farewell reception for Mr. Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in India, in New Delhi, attended by country heads of all UN Agencies in India.

Secretary (West) thanked Mr. Sharp for his contributions in deepening India–UN partnership for sustainable development and wished him success in his future endeavours.