India has been elected to several important subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the terms 2027-2030 and 2027-2029. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN announced that India will serve on the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations, and the Committee for Programme and Coordination. Additionally, Indian Ambassador Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for the same period. The Commission on Science and Technology for Development facilitates discussions on issues related to science and technology, while the Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations evaluates NGO applications for consultative status. The Committee for Programme and Coordination plays a crucial role in coordinating UN programs. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, composed of 18 independent experts, monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which includes fundamental rights such as access to food, housing, and education.