Union Minister Savitri Thakur to lead Indian delegation at the 64th Session of United Nations Commission for Social Development

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur will lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development at the UN Headquarters in New York. 

The session commencing from the 2nd of next month focuses on advancing international cooperation on social development issues, including social inclusion, equity, and welfare-oriented policies. The annual session also aims to provide a global platform for Member States to review progress, share experiences, and exchange best practices. 

The Ministry of Women and Child Development informed that the country’s participation in the session reflects its continued engagement with multilateral efforts on social development. It added that the participation also reflects nation’s commitment to constructive dialogue on global social policy priorities. The Ministry further said that the visit will also provide an opportunity for interaction with UN agencies and representatives of other Member States on matters related to social development.