India commenced its four-year tenure as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission on Monday, marking its return after nearly twenty years. Securing this position in April, after a successful election bid, holds significance as it coincides with the Commission's pivotal role in determining fresh standards for national accounts. These standards will notably influence the recalibration of India's GDP calculations, as the current series is based on 2008 revisions, using 2012 as the base year.
India was elected through a secret ballot, while Argentina, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the United States of America were selected unanimously to serve a four-year term starting on January 1, 2024.
Moreover, On April 5, 2023- flashback, India in a notable achievement, was elected by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations to crucial subsidiary bodies. Alongside the Statistical Commission, India secured membership in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). These bodies play integral roles in ECOSOC's functions.
The significance of India's return to the Statistical Commission, absent for the past two decades since its 2004 membership, lies in its extensive expertise in official statistics, particularly concerning the nation's diverse demographics. India's re-entry is expected to contribute significantly to the Statistical Commission's operations, leveraging its profound knowledge and experience in this domain.
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