UNITED NATIONS: In a big victory, India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year interval in a ?aggressive? election.
India secured an amazing 46 out of 53 votes. A second candidate is but to be determined between South Korea and China and the balloting course of will resume later within the day for electing the remaining AsiaPacific States member.
India was elected by secret poll whereas Argentina, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Republic of Tanzania and the United States of America have been elected by acclamation for a four-year time period of workplace starting January 1, 2024.
“India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated in a tweet Wednesday. He added that India’s “expertise in the field of statistics, diversity & demography has earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission.”
India elected to the very best UN statistical physique for a 4-year time period starting on 1 January 2024!
Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming by means of so strongly in a aggressive election.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 5, 2023
The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the very best physique of the worldwide statistical system bringing collectively the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the globe. It is the very best determination making physique for worldwide statistical actions, chargeable for setting of statistical requirements and the event of ideas and strategies, together with their implementation on the nationwide and worldwide degree.
The Commission consists of 24 member international locations of the United Nations elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the idea of an equitable geographical distribution.
Five members are from African States, 4 from Asia-Pacific States, 4 from Eastern European States, 4 from Latin American and Caribbean States and 7 members from Western European and different States.
