India elected to three UN Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies for 2027-2030

Key facts

• India was elected by acclamation to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) subsidiary bodies: Commission on Science and Technology for Development 2027-2030, Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations 2027-2030, and Committee for Programme and Coordination 2027-2029.
• Indian Ambassador Preeti Saran was re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for the term 2027-2030.
• The UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) holds an annual intergovernmental forum for discussion on issues affecting science, technology and development.
• The Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations considers applications for consultative status and requests for reclassification submitted by NGOs.
• The Committee for Programme and Coordination reviews the programmes of the United Nations and assists ECOSOC in its coordination functions.
• The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.