The Aryavarth Express
Agency(New Delhi): India has achieved a notable success in the international arena by securing seats on several significant United Nations bodies, including a prominent re-election. Jagjit Pavadia, representing India, has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for a third consecutive five-year term, spanning from March 2025 to 2030. She received the highest number of votes among candidates in a fiercely contested election.
In addition to this victory, India was unanimously elected to the Commission on the Status of Women for the 2025-2029 term and to the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund for 2025-2027. The country will also serve on the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund, and the United Nations Office for Project Services for the same period.
India’s achievements extended to securing a place on the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, as well as the World Food Programme’s Executive Board, both for the 2025-2027 term.
Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, emphasized India’s commitment to the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — meaning ‘the world is one family.’ This philosophy highlights India’s intent to foster a spirit of unity and shared responsibility in global deliberations.
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) filled vacancies in 17 of its subsidiary bodies this Tuesday. The elections saw positions filled through acclamation, secret ballot, and nomination, reflecting a dynamic and inclusive approach to international cooperation and governance.
The Permanent Mission of India expressed gratitude for the international community’s support for Jagjit Pavadia, who not only garnered the most votes but has served on the INCB since 2015 and was its President between 2021 and 2022. Pavadia, born in 1954, has a long and distinguished career in the Indian Revenue Service, including roles such as the Narcotics Commissioner of India.
The INCB, established in 1968, plays a critical role in monitoring and supporting international drug control conventions. It ensures that drugs for medical and scientific purposes are adequately available and prevents their diversion into illicit channels. This body also oversees the control of chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of drugs, assisting governments in curbing the illegal drug trade. The 54-member ECOSOC, where Pavadia was elected, addresses a broad spectrum of economic, social, and cultural issues, highlighting its pivotal role in global governance.