India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29, reaffirming global confidence in its leadership in education, culture, science, and communication. The move strengthens India’s role in shaping UNESCO’s policies and global developmental priorities.

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• UNESCO Executive Board has 58 member states
• Board oversees decisions, budget, programmes and strategy
• India’s re-election marks diplomatic and soft-power gain
• India drives global work on education access and digital equity
• Strong focus on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
• Supports scientific cooperation, climate research, indigenous knowledge
• Role enables influence on global education, culture and media policies
• India promotes South–South cooperation and inclusive development
• Vision stresses equity, digital access, cultural diversity and gender parity
• India hosts MGIEP and has multiple UNESCO-recognised heritage initiatives