UN Statistical Commission

India’s recent election to the UN Statistical Commission is a testament to its expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography. The UN Statistical Commission is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities and is responsible for setting statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods.

India’s Election to the UN Statistical Commission

India was last a member of the Statistical Commission in 2004. It has been elected again for a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2024. India secured an overwhelming 46 out of 53 votes in the secret ballot in the UN Statistical Commission election. The country that won other seat in the Asia Pacific States category is South Korea.

Other UN Bodies India Has Been Elected to

India has also been elected to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, along with 21 other countries, including Argentina, China, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Additionally, it has been elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination, which helps in the coordination and integration of the work of the UN in economic and social fields. India will serve a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2024, along with other elected countries such as Brazil, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the United States.

India and Cambodia have also been elected to the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for the Asia-Pacific States. This board guides the work of UNAIDS in the region and helps in the development of strategies to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

India’s Expertise in the Field of Statistics

According to the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, India’s expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission. This expertise is evident in the fact that India has developed its own statistical system, which is comparable to international standards. India has also developed methods to estimate poverty, measures of labor force participation, and consumer expenditure.

Philosophy That Guides India’s Contributions to UN Organs

The philosophy that guides India’s contributions to these UN organs is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘The World is One Family.’ This philosophy emphasizes the interconnectedness of all humanity and encourages the building of relationships based on understanding and mutual respect.

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs