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India elected to UN stats panel for 4-year term

What is UN Statistical Commission ?

 India elected to UN stats panel for 4-year term



    India has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year term. A second candidates is yet to be decided between South Korea and China and the balloting process will resume later in the day (local time) for electing the remaining Asia Pacific states member, PTI reported from the UN.

    "India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1st January 2024!, Jaishankar tweeted on Wednesday. "Congrats Team@IndiaUNNew York for coming through so strongly in a competitive election India's expertise in the field of statistics, diversity & demography has earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission."

        Sources said India won in the just-completed UN Statistical Commission election, securing 46 out of 53 votes, ahead of South Korea (23), China (19), and the UAE (15). "In brief, victory for India. This was a multi-cornered election (with) four candidates for two seats," the source said.

What is UN Statistical Commission ?

The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision making body for international statistical activities, responsible for setting of statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and international level.

        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 according to the following pattern:

  • Five members from African States;
  • Four members from Asia-Pacific States;
  • Four members from Eastern European States;
  • Four members from Latin American and Caribbean States;
  • Seven members from Western European and other States.

The term of office of members is four years.

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