Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj has assumed the Chair of the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development, with a primary focus on bolstering international cooperation concerning social development matters. The Chair is backed by Vice-Chairs from Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Dominican Republic, and a forthcoming African State election.

The central theme for the 62nd session is "Fostering Social Development and Social Justice through Social Policies to accelerate Progress on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication." This theme underscores the vital connection between social development and social justice, as they form the bedrock for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

As she assumed the Chairship of the Commission for Social Development, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj stressed its crucial role as an eminent intergovernmental body dedicated to addressing social challenges. “India takes immense pride in assuming this Chairmanship and remains committed to leading with its core principles, working diligently for global welfare and prosperity”.

India's election as the Chair of the 62^nd Session of the Commission for Social Development on 15 February 2023 marks a momentous occasion, as it is the first time since 1975 that India has held this esteemed position within the Commission for Social Development.

Date: 27 July 2023