India won four seats unopposed in the United Nations Economic and Social Council elections in April 2026.
Preeti Saran was re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
Other bodies include the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC).
Elections were held by acclamation, meaning unanimous approval without voting.
ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council) is a main UN body with 54 members, established in 1945.
It coordinates economic, social, and development activities of the United Nations.a