Published on 25 Oct 2025
India has been elected to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations for the period from 2026-28.
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) deals with economic, social, cultural and health matters as well as human rights and fundamental freedoms and also coordinates the work of the UN and the specialized agencies.
ECOSOC consists of 54 members, 18 of which are elected each year by the General Assembly for a three-year term.
ECOSOC membership is based on geographic representation: 14 seats are allocated to Africa, 11 to Asia, 6 to Eastern Europe, 10 to Latin America and the Caribbean states, and 13 to western Europe and other areas.
Decisions are taken by simple majority vote and the presidency of ECOSOC changes annually.
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