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Savitri Thakur to Lead India at Key UN Social Development Summit in New York

Union Minister Savitri Thakur will lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development in New York from February 2-10. The session provides a global platform to review progress and exchange best practices on social development priorities. High-level discussions will focus on turning international commitments into national action centered on equity and accountability. India's participation underscores its commitment to multilateral efforts and its push for women-led development, including digital literacy initiatives for rural women.

Key Points: Savitri Thakur Leads Indian Delegation at UN Social Development Meet

  • Minister to lead delegation at UN session
  • Focus on social justice and inclusive policies
  • Priority on eradicating poverty and resilient care systems
  • India promoting digital literacy for rural women entrepreneurs
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Savitri Thakur to lead Indian delegation at UN meet for social development

Union Minister Savitri Thakur will lead India at the UN Commission for Social Development session, focusing on social justice, poverty eradication, and women-led development.

"India has embraced 'women-led development', ensuring women are key players in shaping the development trajectory. - Savitri Thakur"

New Delhi, Jan 31

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur is expected to visit New York to lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development.

The annual event, scheduled to take place from February 2 to 10 in Conference Room 4, UN Headquarters, US, provides a global platform for Member States to review progress, share experiences, and exchange best practices.

"India's participation in the 64th session reflects its continued engagement with multilateral efforts on social development and its commitment to constructive dialogue on global social policy priorities," said the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Thakur's visit will also provide an opportunity for interaction with UN agencies and representatives of other Member States on matters related to social development.

The Commission for Social Development, a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), focuses on advancing international cooperation on social development issues, including social inclusion, equity, and welfare-oriented policies.

The priority theme of the event is "advancing social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable, and inclusive policies. It will also focus on emerging issues such as eradicating poverty and ensuring dignity through resilient care and support systems.

High-level discussions at CSocD64 will focus on turning Doha commitments into national action with accountability, participation, and equity at the centre.

Thakur also led the Indian delegation at the 63rd session of the CSocD63, held in February 2025.

She stated that India is promoting digital and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas.

"India has embraced 'women-led development', ensuring women are key players in shaping the development trajectory," said Thakur.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as a crucial opportunity to reset global priorities and strengthen collective action.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see India actively participating. But I hope the discussions lead to concrete action back home. We need more than just talk about social equity and poverty eradication—we need visible results in our villages and cities.
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Anjali F
Digital and financial literacy for rural women entrepreneurs is crucial. My aunt in a small town started a small business after a government digital literacy camp. These are the stories that need to be shared globally. Well done, Minister!
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David E
As someone working in international development, it's impressive to see India's consistent engagement at the CSocD. The focus on turning Doha commitments into national action with accountability is the right approach. Other nations should take note.
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Karthik V
All the best to the delegation. Hope they also discuss resilient care systems for our elderly population. That's a growing need in our society. Jai Hind!
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Sneha F
While representation is good, I sincerely hope the travel and expenses for such large delegations are justified by tangible outcomes. The focus should remain on the people we are trying to help, not just diplomatic appearances.

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