India elected to UN Statistical Commission for 4-year term, Jaishankar extends congratulations
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India has been selected to the United Nations’ highest statistical body for a term of four years. After a gap of two decades in a competitive” election, India got elected to the UN Statistical Commission, returning to the world organisation’s highest statistical body. India secured an overwhelming 46 out of 53 votes, leaving rivals ROK (23) China (19) and UAE (15) far behind. In brief, victory for India. India was elected by secret ballot while Argentina, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Republic of Tanzania and the United States of America were elected by acclamation for a four-year term of office beginning January 1, 2024. The Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of an equitable geographical distribution.
