India Chairs the 68th Session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India chairs the 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). |
| Chairperson | Shambhu S Kumaran, India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna. |
| Significance | First time India has been chosen for this role. |
| Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) | Principal policy-making body on global drug-related matters under ECOSOC. |
| Headquarters | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna, Austria. |
| Mandates of CND | Monitors global drug trends, formulates policies, oversees international drug conventions. |
| UNODC Role | Governing body addressing drugs, crime, and terrorism-related issues. |
| India's Focus Areas | Represent Global South, promote equitable drug policy, foster international collaboration, address drug trafficking, substance abuse, and health impacts. |