India has secured membership in significant subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), including the UN Statistical Commission, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
India's appointment to the UN Statistical Commission holds significance as it marks the country's return to this key body after a hiatus of two decades, with its previous membership dating back to 2004.
The commission serves as the premier authority on global statistical activities and plays a pivotal role in setting standards in the field of statistics.
India's extensive experience in official statistics, particularly in dealing with its diverse demographic landscape, is expected to enrich the commission's deliberations and contribute significantly to its effective functioning, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN said in a press release.
India is also elected to serve on the Commission on the Status of Women for the period 2025-2029, as well as the Executive Board of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Executive Boards of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the term 2025-2027.
India is additionally chosen to serve on the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) for the period 2025-2027, and the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for the term 2025-2027.
“India remains steadfast in its commitment to actively engage in the discourse within these UN bodies, upholding the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — the world is one family. This guiding philosophy underscores our dedication to contributing constructively & collaboratively to global deliberations, fostering a spirit of unity & shared responsibility for the betterment of all,” India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said in a post on X.
India remains steadfast in its commitment to actively engage in the discourse within these UN bodies, upholding the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — the world is one family. This guiding philosophy underscores our dedication to contributing constructively &… https://t.co/KyNp4C3P05
— Ruchira Kamboj (@ruchirakamboj) April 10, 2024
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