UNITED NATIONS, Nov 7: Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for the 2027-2029 term.

Gupta will begin her three-year term in January 2027.

India's Permanent Mission to the UN expressed gratitude to all UN member states for their trust and support while announcing Gupta's election.

The ACABQ, a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly, has 21 members appointed by the Assembly in their individual capacities.

Members are elected for three years to ensure accountability and efficiency in utilising member states' contributions in support of the UN's global work.