Concluding remarks by India at the 36th session of Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 6-adoption of UPR Report delivered by Ambassador Rajiv K Chander, Permanent Representative of India, on 21 September 2017 Concluding remarks by India at the 36th session of Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 6-adoptio..

Concluding remarks by India at the 36th session of Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 6-adoption of UPR Report delivered by Ambassador Rajiv K Chander, Permanent Representative of India, on 21 September 2017

Permanent Mission of India

Geneva

 Concluding Remarks by India

 

at the 36th session of Human Rights Council under Agenda Item 6-adoption of UPR Report delivered by Ambassador Rajiv K Chander, Permanent Representative of India, on 21 September 2017

Mr. President,

On behalf of my delegation, I would like to thank the OHCHR Secretariat, the Troika of India’s review - Latvia, Philippines and South Africa, and all the States and other stakeholders for their contributions to our UPR Process.

 India, the world’s largest democracy is home to a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-linguistic population that has lived together for millennia with an ethos of respect for diversity and plurality. It was therefore natural that independent India adopted a rights oriented constitutional framework with a secular polity, and independent judiciary. A range of national and state level commissions that monitor compliance with human rights, a free press, and a vibrant and vocal civil society act as the vigilant guardians of Rights and freedoms in India. Given the hopes and aspirations of around 1300 Million Indians we continue to prioritise, through a range of protective and affirmative measures, the attainment of liberty and development for all. In the spirit of leaving no one behind, India follows the motto of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (all together and development for all).

 India recognizes the high importance of the UPR mechanism. We view UPR as a unique mechanism that sets the Council apart from its predecessor and has served as an effective and visible vehicle for advancement of human rights

 Mr. President,

 India is one of the first countries that has successfully completed the Review process in the beginning of its third cycle. We now work towards implementation of the 152 recommendations which the Government of India has accepted. We also remain mindful of the remaining 98 recommendations noted by us. Maintaining our firm commitment to the UPR process, we would like to underscore that national priorities and interests deserve due recognition as we adapt our UPR commitments into positive developments on the ground.

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish States all success in implementing the UPR commitments taking into account their own social, political and economic circumstances.

Thank You.