India's Significant Wins at the United Nations: Jagjit Pavadia's Re-election and Key UN Bodies
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Jagjit Pavadia's Re-election to the INCB | Re-elected to the INCB for a third term (March 2025 - 2030) by secret ballot, garnering the highest number of votes. |
| India's Election to Other UN Bodies | - Commission on the Status of Women (2025-2029)- Executive Board of UNICEF (2025-2027)- Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS (2025-2027)- Executive Board of UN Women (2025-2027)- Executive Board of the World Food Programme (2025-2027) |
| India's Commitment to the UN | India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, emphasized India's commitment to active engagement guided by the principle of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam." |
| Election Process and India's Win | UN ECOSOC held elections for 17 subsidiary bodies; India secured 41 out of 53 votes, the highest among winning member states. Jagjit Pavadia re-elected convincingly, with the second-place candidate garnering 30 votes. |
| Jagjit Pavadia's Background and INCB's Mandate | Pavadia has been an INCB member since 2015, served as its President (2021-2022), and held senior positions in the Indian Revenue Service. INCB, founded in 1968, ensures drug supply for medical use and prevents diversion into illicit channels. |
| Important Takeaways | - INCB Headquarters: Vienna International Centre, Austria- INCB President: Jallal Toufiq- INCB Founded: 1968 |