THE INDIAN Army’s participation in the UN peacekeeping operations spans a period of 50 years covering 29 UN Missions, in which over 50,000 Indian soldiers have served in various parts of the world.
In support of UN peacekeeping endeavours, the Indian Army has contributed outstanding force commanders, elite military contingents, impartial observers and dedicated staff officers.
Their devotion to duty and excellent performance has been widely acclaimed.
Time and again, India has risked the lives of its soldiers in peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations, not for any strategic gain, but in the service of an ideal.
India’s ideal was, and remains, strengthening the world body, and international peace and security. India has also offered one brigade group to the UN Standby Arrangement Systems and has 60 officers on ‘on call’ Roll on Plan. Indian troops have taken part in some of the most difficult operations, and have suffered casualties in the service of the UN. Professional excellence of the Indian troops has won universal admiration. India has taken part in the UN peacekeeping operations in four continents. Its most significant contribution has been of peace and stability in Africa and Asia.
It has demonstrated its unique capacity of sustaining large troop commitments over prolonged periods. Presently, India is ranked, as the second largest troop contributor to the UN. India has also offered one brigade of troops to the UN Standby Arrangements. The Indian government has honoured its soldiers for gallantry, whilst serving the noble cause of world peace.
{{/usCountry}}It has demonstrated its unique capacity of sustaining large troop commitments over prolonged periods. Presently, India is ranked, as the second largest troop contributor to the UN. India has also offered one brigade of troops to the UN Standby Arrangements. The Indian government has honoured its soldiers for gallantry, whilst serving the noble cause of world peace.
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