Recently 75th anniversary celebrated of UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING
India has played a significant and longstanding role in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Since its first participation in the UN operation in Korea during the 1950s, India has consistently contributed to peacekeeping missions worldwide. Indian peacekeepers have served in various capacities, including infantry, medical, and engineering units, in conflict zones such as Congo, Somalia, Rwanda, and Sudan [[❞]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army_United_Nations_peacekeeping_missions) [[❞]](https://www.iasparliament.com/current-affairs/articles/indias-role-in-un-peacekeeping-missions).
As of 2023, India is the fifth largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with 5,323 personnel deployed across eight active missions. Indian peacekeepers are involved in crucial missions in Lebanon, Congo, and South Sudan, among others [[❞]](https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-s-commitment-to-un-peacekeeping). India's contributions also extend to high-level leadership roles, with many Indian officers serving as Force Commanders in various UN missions [[❞]](https://www.iasparliament.com/current-affairs/articles/indias-role-in-un-peacekeeping-missions).
India's commitment to peacekeeping is not just limited to troop contributions. It has pioneered initiatives like deploying the first all-women Formed Police Unit to Liberia in 2007, which played a crucial role in enhancing local security and empowering women in the region [[❞]](https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-s-commitment-to-un-peacekeeping). Additionally, India has been actively involved in training women peacekeepers from Southeast Asian countries under the India-ASEAN Initiative [[❞]](https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-s-commitment-to-un-peacekeeping).
Despite the significant contributions, Indian peacekeepers have faced considerable risks, resulting in the highest number of fatalities among UN member states, with 175 Indian peacekeepers losing their lives in service [[❞]](https://www.iasparliament.com/current-affairs/articles/indias-role-in-un-peacekeeping-missions). This underscores the challenging environments in which they operate and the sacrifices they make to maintain global peace and security.
Overall, India's active and diverse participation in UN peacekeeping reflects its commitment to global peace, security, and international cooperation [[❞]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army_United_Nations_peacekeeping_missions) [[❞]](https://www.iasparliament.com/current-affairs/articles/indias-role-in-un-peacekeeping-missions) [[❞]](https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-s-commitment-to-un-peacekeeping).
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