ICCDR Advocates India’s Permanent Seat in UN Security Council; Discusses Collaborative Framework for Urban Resilience

The International Commission of Culture and Diplomatic Relations (ICCDR) a Special Accredited organisation in United Nations Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC) celebrated United Nations Day at Hotel Green Park, Hyderabad on October 24^th – 2025, emphasizing the urgent need for reform in the UN Security Council and advocating for India’s permanent membership in the Council. The symposium, themed “Need to Reform the UN Security Council in the Changing World Scenario,” brought together eminent personalities from diplomatic, administrative, and academic fields to deliberate on cultural diplomacy, sustainable peace, and India’s evolving global role.

Shri A.V. Ranganath, IPS, Commissioner, HYDRA, attended as Chief Guest, highlighting Hyderabad’s pioneering efforts in environmental protection, lake rejuvenation, and flood prevention. He emphasized that citizen participation and awareness are key to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainable urban governance. Col. Bhupendra Budhori and Maj. S.P.S. Oberoi, Guests of Honour, spoke on strengthening international cooperation, promoting global peace, and integrating cultural diplomacy into policy-making.

The event also saw the participation of Padma Kanta Hazarika, Officer on Special Duty, Assam Tourism Development Corporation, and Sarsing Engti, Chairman, Dorothy Voluntary Association and former leader of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Both delivered insightful speeches on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Assam, emphasizing the importance of inclusive development, tourism-led growth, and cultural reconciliation in the northeastern states. During the program, ICCDR introduced a preliminary collaboration proposal between the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA), the United Nations Disaster Management System, and ICCDR. The draft aims to explore cooperation in disaster management, climate resilience, and sustainable urban planning, aligning with the Sendai Framework (2015–2030) and SDGs 11 & 13.

Dr. Srinivas Eluri, Secretary General of ICCDR, reiterated that India’s leadership in peacekeeping, diplomacy, and sustainable development justifies its rightful position as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. The event concluded with the presentation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Awards to distinguished individuals for their contributions to culture, diplomacy, and humanitarian work

A. Ranganath IPS Commissioner HYDRA Awarded with Sustable Development goals Award for his outstanding contribution (to SDG11 Sustainable cities SDG13 Climates Action ). Ms Vedavathi Dinesh, Ms Shalini Jadhav in Gender equality. Ms Caroline Vaikuntam in Education JVS Chandra Shekhar Environment , Goddu Srinivas Rao Energy sector, Y.Radha Krishna Reddy Public policy, Sarangapani in friendly policing,Radha Mohan Arts , Rama Rao in social service .Dr Naresh Kumar and Dr N.Udaya Gowtham in Medical Sciences, Dr Srinivas Radhika Srinivasan,Dr Subha Basin in Education, Mr Praveen Raju Entrepreneur received UN Sustable Development goals Award.

ICCDR Appricated the event coordinators N. Sanjay Kumar MD ,Sree Paper products & Sri Books ,Mr Dinakar Tyagaraj MD Versant group . Dr Suneetha Eluri Asst Secretary General and Dr Vedavathi Dinesh Excutive Commetee member who participated in United Nations Commission on Status of Women conference in UN Hq Newyork ( Csw 69 ) received great faciltaton  from ICCDR

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