India has won its re-election to the UN's principal organ on economic, social and environmental issues for another three-year term, continuing its winning streak at elections in the world body.<br/>'<br/><br/>India was among 18 nations to win election to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It obtained 183 votes, the second highest after Japan in the Asia Pacific category.<br/>'<br/><br/>Election to fill the 18 vacancies in ECOSOC was held yesterday.<br/>'<br/><br/>India's re-election to ECOSOC comes just a day after leading expert on international law Neeru Chadha won a crucial election to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), becoming the first Indian woman to be elected as judge to the tribunal.<br/>''<br/>
News On AIR | June 16, 2017 11:25 PM
India wins re-election to UN organ on economic, social issues