Context:
- India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term.
- Re-election reflects global confidence in India’s role in multilateral governance.
UNESCO Executive Board
- One of UNESCO’s three constitutional organs.
- Responsible for supervising programme implementation and providing strategic direction.
Establishment & Headquarters
- UNESCO established: 1945
- Executive Board: Operational since 1946
- Headquarters: Paris, France
Composition & Membership
- Members: 58 Member States
- Term: 4 years
- Election: By UNESCO General Conference via regional electoral groups to ensure equitable representation
