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December 14, 2023

So far India has taken part in 49 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding 200,000 troops and a significant number of police personnel having been deployed and more than 160 Indian peacekeepers have died serving under the UN flag as of September 2022.[1] In 2014 India is the third largest troop contributor country [TCC] with 7,860 personnel deployed with ten UN Peacekeeping Missions of which 995 are police personnel, including the first Female Formed Police Unit under the UN.[2] Recently Indian Peacekeepers were lauded by the UN for their efforts in preventing a carnage in the South Sudan conflict which resulted in the death of two of its soldiers.[3]

Indian soldiers patrol under UN mission in Congo, Africa
Indian Army doctors attend to a child in Congo
Indian Army T-72 tanks with UN markings as part of Operation Continue Hope
Indian Peacekeeper with a child in Congo (for MONUSCO mission), 2000.
2004 Postal Stamp on the 'Indian Army UN Peacekeeping Operations'

India has so far, provided two Military Advisors (Brig. Inderjit Rikhye and Lt Gen R K Mehta), two Police Advisers (Ms Kiran Bedi), one Deputy Military Adviser (Lt Gen Abhijit Guha), 14 Force Commanders and numerous Police Commissioners in various UN Missions. Indian Army has also contributed lady officers as Military Observers and Staff Officers apart from them forming part of Medical Units being deployed in UN Missions.[4] The first all women contingent in peacekeeping mission, a Formed Police Unit from India, was deployed in 2007 to the UN Operation in Liberia (UNMIL).[2] Lt Gen Satish Nambiar, a former Indian Army Lieutenant General served as the United Nations Protection Force commander from March 1992 to March 1993. He also served on the "High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change" of the Peacebuilding Commission.[5]

India was reappointed to the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission in December 2010, for a third 2-year term.[6] India is supportive of nationally-led plans for peace consolidation, while arguing for a constructive approach and a "lighter touch" by the Peacebuilding Commission in extending advice, support and in extending its involvement. India has also been contributing to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.[2]

Past missions edit

The following are the Indian contributions to the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions since 1950.

(a) Korea (1950–54): 60th Indian Field Ambulance, a Parachute-trained Medical Unit composed of 17 officers, 9 JCOs and 300 other ranks was deployed in the Korean War from November 1950 till July 1954, the longest tenure by any unit under the UN flag. Apart from the unit's primary role, an ADS and a surgical team comprising seven officers and five other ranks participated in Operation Tomahawk, and airborne operation by the 187 Airborne Regimental Combat Team on 21 March 1951. The unit was awarded citations by the chiefs of the US 8th Army and the ROK Army, a special mention in the House of Lords in London, commendations by commanders of various formations the unit was part of, individual honours included four US Bronze Stars, two Mahavir Chakras, six Vir Chakras and 25 Mention-in-Despatches. The unit was also awarded the President's Trophy on 10 March 1955 by the then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the only one to be awarded till date. Towards the end of the war in 1953, India also provided the Custodian Force of India under Major General S.P.P. Thorat comprising 231 officers, 203 JCOs and 5696 other ranks.[2][7] Lt-Gen. K S Thimmayya was appointed as the Chairman of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission set up by UN.

(b) Indo-China (1954–70): India provided an Infantry Battalion, 2nd Bn., Guards Regiment, and field teams to support the International Control Commission in Indo-China, comprising three states of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Tasks included monitoring, ceasefire and repatriation of prisoners of war, among others. A total of 970 officers, 140 JCOs and 6157 other ranks were provided during the period from 1954-1970.[2]

(c) Middle East (1956–67): India was part of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), where for the first time armed troop contingents were deployed. India's contribution was an infantry battalion and other support elements. Over a period of 11 years, 393 officers, 409 JCOs and 12383 other ranks took part in the operations.[2]

(d) Congo (1960–64) (ONUC): Two infantry Brigades composed of 467 officers, 401 JCOs and 11354 other ranks participated and conducted operations. A flight of six Canberra bomber aircraft of the IAF also participated in the operations. 39 personnel of the Indian contingent laid down their lives. Capt GS Salaria was awarded posthumously the Paramvir Chakra for action in Katanga, Southern Congo.[2]

(e) Cambodia (1992-1993): United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia was set up to supervise ceasefire, disarm combatants, repatriate refugees and monitor conduct of free and fair elections. A total of 1373 peacekeepers from all ranks of the Indian Army participated.[2][8]

(f) Mozambique (1992–94) (ONUMOZ): Two Engineer companies, HQ company, logistics company, staff officers and military observers were provided. In all 1083 peacekeepers from all ranks participated.[9]

(g) Somalia (1993–94) (UNITAF & UNOSOM II): The Indian Navy and Indian Army took active part in UN Operations. Indian Army deployed a Brigade Group composed of 5000 personnel from all ranks and the navy deployed four warships.[2][10]

(h) Rwanda (1994–96) (UNAMIR): An Infantry Battalion group, a signal company, and engineer company, staff officers and Military Observers were provided. Total of 956 from all ranks took part. Brigadier Shiva Kumar of the Indian Army (Acting) was the third and final Force Commander of UN troops serving in Rwanda from December 1995-March 1996.[11]

(i) Angola (1989-1999) (UNAVEM): Besides providing a Deputy Force Commander, an Infantry Battalion group and an engineer company comprising a total of 1014 from all ranks. India contributed 10 military observers for UNAVEM I, 25 for UNAVEM II and 20 military observers, 37 SOs, and 30 senior NCOs for UNAVEM III.[12]

(j) Sierra Leone (1999-2001) (UNAMSIL): Two Infantry Battalion groups, two engineer companies, Quick reaction company, Attack helicopter unit, medical unit and Logistic support in addition to sector HQ and Force Headquarters staff were provided.[13]

(k) Ethiopia-Eritrea (2006–08) (UNMEE): Indian contribution comprised one infantry battalion group, one construction engineer company and one force reserve company, apart from staffing at various HQs and military observers.[2][14]

Current missions edit

The Indian Armed Forces are currently undertaking the following UN Missions.

(a) Lebanon (UNIFIL) (Since Dec 1998): One infantry battalion group, Level II Hospital comprising 650 peacekeepers from all ranks and 23 staff officers till date, have been deployed. The current situation in the Mission is tense and volatile due to the crises in Syria.[15] UNIFIL's mandate is renewed by United Nations Security Council annually. Current mandate expires on 31 August 2014.[16]

(b) Congo (MONUSCO) (Since January 2005): Extended Chapter VII mandate with Augmented Infantry Brigade Group (four infantry battalions with level III Hospital), Army aviation contingent with utility helicopters along with a large number of military observers and SOs have been contributed. In addition, two Formed Police Units (FPU) ex BSF and ITBP have also been deployed since 2009. Lt Gen Chander Prakash of India, was, till recently the Force Commander in MONUSCO. MONUSCO's new mandate vide Resolution 2098 (2013) has been implemented with an Intervention Brigade provided by AU, deployed under UN Command. The FARDC along with the support of MONUSCO were able to destroy the M-23 Rebel Group, however the situation continues to be volatile and uncertain due to the presence of other armed groups.[17] The ex- CDS of India, late Bipin Rawat once commanded a MONUSCO brigade.[18]

(c) Sudan and South Sudan (UNMIS/UNMISS) (Since April 2005): Two Infantry Battalion groups, sector HQ, Engineer company, signal company, Level-II Hospital and a large number of military observers and staff officers (SOs) have been deployed. The mission has a Deputy Force Commander Brig Asit Mistry (Indian Army) and until recently a Deputy Police Commissioner Mr Sanjay Kundu (Indian Police Service) was also present there. The latest political developments in the Mission led to widespread inter-tribe violence and large displacement of locals. In the ensuing intra state conflict two Indian Peacekeepers lost their lives while ensuring Protection of Civilians.[19] The current situation continues to be highly volatile and sporadic clashes between the tribes are being reported regularly.[20]

(d) Golan Heights (UNDOF) (Since February 2006): A Logistics battalion with 190 personnel has been deployed to look after the logistics security of UNDOF. Maj.Gen. I.S. Singha is the Force Commander since July 2012. Current crisis due to Syrian conflict has impacted the mission and exchange of fire between the Syrian Forces and the armed groups have put the Peacekeepers in grave danger.[20]

(e) Ivory Coast (UNOCI) (Since April 2004): The mission has been supported by Indian staff officers (SOs) and military observers since its inception.[21]

(f) Haiti (MINUSTAH) (Since December 1997): Apart from three Indian Formed Police Unit (FPU) there, i.e. from CISF, CRPF and Assam Rifles, which have been successful,[2] the mission has been supported by Indian Army staff officers since its inception.[22]

(g) Liberia (UNMIL) (Since April 2007): India has been contributing both male and female Formed Police Units from CRPF and its Specialized unit RAF in Liberia. The Female Formed Police Unit (FPU) has especially become an inspiration for the women of the host nation and have become trendsetters for other such female FPUs across the Globe. Till recently, Mr Gautam Sawang of India was the acting Police Commissioner there.[23][24]

See also edit

 
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References edit

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So far India has taken part in 49 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding 200 000 troops and a significant number of police personnel having been deployed and more than 160 Indian peacekeepers have died serving under the UN flag as of September 2022 1 In 2014 India is the third largest troop contributor country TCC with 7 860 personnel deployed with ten UN Peacekeeping Missions of which 995 are police personnel including the first Female Formed Police Unit under the UN 2 Recently Indian Peacekeepers were lauded by the UN for their efforts in preventing a carnage in the South Sudan conflict which resulted in the death of two of its soldiers 3 Indian soldiers patrol under UN mission in Congo AfricaIndian Army doctors attend to a child in CongoIndian Army T 72 tanks with UN markings as part of Operation Continue HopeIndian Peacekeeper with a child in Congo for MONUSCO mission 2000 2004 Postal Stamp on the Indian Army UN Peacekeeping Operations India has so far provided two Military Advisors Brig Inderjit Rikhye and Lt Gen R K Mehta two Police Advisers Ms Kiran Bedi one Deputy Military Adviser Lt Gen Abhijit Guha 14 Force Commanders and numerous Police Commissioners in various UN Missions Indian Army has also contributed lady officers as Military Observers and Staff Officers apart from them forming part of Medical Units being deployed in UN Missions 4 The first all women contingent in peacekeeping mission a Formed Police Unit from India was deployed in 2007 to the UN Operation in Liberia UNMIL 2 Lt Gen Satish Nambiar a former Indian Army Lieutenant General served as the United Nations Protection Force commander from March 1992 to March 1993 He also served on the High level Panel on Threats Challenges and Change of the Peacebuilding Commission 5 India was reappointed to the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission in December 2010 for a third 2 year term 6 India is supportive of nationally led plans for peace consolidation while arguing for a constructive approach and a lighter touch by the Peacebuilding Commission in extending advice support and in extending its involvement India has also been contributing to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund 2 Contents 1 Past missions 2 Current missions 3 See also 4 ReferencesPast missions editThe following are the Indian contributions to the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions since 1950 a Korea 1950 54 60th Indian Field Ambulance a Parachute trained Medical Unit composed of 17 officers 9 JCOs and 300 other ranks was deployed in the Korean War from November 1950 till July 1954 the longest tenure by any unit under the UN flag Apart from the unit s primary role an ADS and a surgical team comprising seven officers and five other ranks participated in Operation Tomahawk and airborne operation by the 187 Airborne Regimental Combat Team on 21 March 1951 The unit was awarded citations by the chiefs of the US 8th Army and the ROK Army a special mention in the House of Lords in London commendations by commanders of various formations the unit was part of individual honours included four US Bronze Stars two Mahavir Chakras six Vir Chakras and 25 Mention in Despatches The unit was also awarded the President s Trophy on 10 March 1955 by the then President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad the only one to be awarded till date Towards the end of the war in 1953 India also provided the Custodian Force of India under Major General S P P Thorat comprising 231 officers 203 JCOs and 5696 other ranks 2 7 Lt Gen K S Thimmayya was appointed as the Chairman of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission set up by UN b Indo China 1954 70 India provided an Infantry Battalion 2nd Bn Guards Regiment and field teams to support the International Control Commission in Indo China comprising three states of Vietnam Cambodia and Laos Tasks included monitoring ceasefire and repatriation of prisoners of war among others A total of 970 officers 140 JCOs and 6157 other ranks were provided during the period from 1954 1970 2 c Middle East 1956 67 India was part of the United Nations Emergency Force UNEF where for the first time armed troop contingents were deployed India s contribution was an infantry battalion and other support elements Over a period of 11 years 393 officers 409 JCOs and 12383 other ranks took part in the operations 2 d Congo 1960 64 ONUC Two infantry Brigades composed of 467 officers 401 JCOs and 11354 other ranks participated and conducted operations A flight of six Canberra bomber aircraft of the IAF also participated in the operations 39 personnel of the Indian contingent laid down their lives Capt GS Salaria was awarded posthumously the Paramvir Chakra for action in Katanga Southern Congo 2 e Cambodia 1992 1993 United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia was set up to supervise ceasefire disarm combatants repatriate refugees and monitor conduct of free and fair elections A total of 1373 peacekeepers from all ranks of the Indian Army participated 2 8 f Mozambique 1992 94 ONUMOZ Two Engineer companies HQ company logistics company staff officers and military observers were provided In all 1083 peacekeepers from all ranks participated 9 g Somalia 1993 94 UNITAF amp UNOSOM II The Indian Navy and Indian Army took active part in UN Operations Indian Army deployed a Brigade Group composed of 5000 personnel from all ranks and the navy deployed four warships 2 10 h Rwanda 1994 96 UNAMIR An Infantry Battalion group a signal company and engineer company staff officers and Military Observers were provided Total of 956 from all ranks took part Brigadier Shiva Kumar of the Indian Army Acting was the third and final Force Commander of UN troops serving in Rwanda from December 1995 March 1996 11 i Angola 1989 1999 UNAVEM Besides providing a Deputy Force Commander an Infantry Battalion group and an engineer company comprising a total of 1014 from all ranks India contributed 10 military observers for UNAVEM I 25 for UNAVEM II and 20 military observers 37 SOs and 30 senior NCOs for UNAVEM III 12 j Sierra Leone 1999 2001 UNAMSIL Two Infantry Battalion groups two engineer companies Quick reaction company Attack helicopter unit medical unit and Logistic support in addition to sector HQ and Force Headquarters staff were provided 13 k Ethiopia Eritrea 2006 08 UNMEE Indian contribution comprised one infantry battalion group one construction engineer company and one force reserve company apart from staffing at various HQs and military observers 2 14 Current missions editThis article needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information January 2023 The Indian Armed Forces are currently undertaking the following UN Missions a Lebanon UNIFIL Since Dec 1998 One infantry battalion group Level II Hospital comprising 650 peacekeepers from all ranks and 23 staff officers till date have been deployed The current situation in the Mission is tense and volatile due to the crises in Syria 15 UNIFIL s mandate is renewed by United Nations Security Council annually Current mandate expires on 31 August 2014 16 b Congo MONUSCO Since January 2005 Extended Chapter VII mandate with Augmented Infantry Brigade Group four infantry battalions with level III Hospital Army aviation contingent with utility helicopters along with a large number of military observers and SOs have been contributed In addition two Formed Police Units FPU ex BSF and ITBP have also been deployed since 2009 Lt Gen Chander Prakash of India was till recently the Force Commander in MONUSCO MONUSCO s new mandate vide Resolution 2098 2013 has been implemented with an Intervention Brigade provided by AU deployed under UN Command The FARDC along with the support of MONUSCO were able to destroy the M 23 Rebel Group however the situation continues to be volatile and uncertain due to the presence of other armed groups 17 The ex CDS of India late Bipin Rawat once commanded a MONUSCO brigade 18 c Sudan and South Sudan UNMIS UNMISS Since April 2005 Two Infantry Battalion groups sector HQ Engineer company signal company Level II Hospital and a large number of military observers and staff officers SOs have been deployed The mission has a Deputy Force Commander Brig Asit Mistry Indian Army and until recently a Deputy Police Commissioner Mr Sanjay Kundu Indian Police Service was also present there The latest political developments in the Mission led to widespread inter tribe violence and large displacement of locals In the ensuing intra state conflict two Indian Peacekeepers lost their lives while ensuring Protection of Civilians 19 The current situation continues to be highly volatile and sporadic clashes between the tribes are being reported regularly 20 d Golan Heights UNDOF Since February 2006 A Logistics battalion with 190 personnel has been deployed to look after the logistics security of UNDOF Maj Gen I S Singha is the Force Commander since July 2012 Current crisis due to Syrian conflict has impacted the mission and exchange of fire between the Syrian Forces and the armed groups have put the Peacekeepers in grave danger 20 e Ivory Coast UNOCI Since April 2004 The mission has been supported by Indian staff officers SOs and military observers since its inception 21 f Haiti MINUSTAH Since December 1997 Apart from three Indian Formed Police Unit FPU there i e from CISF CRPF and Assam Rifles which have been successful 2 the mission has been supported by Indian Army staff officers since its inception 22 g Liberia UNMIL Since April 2007 India has been contributing both male and female Formed Police Units from CRPF and its Specialized unit RAF in Liberia The Female Formed Police Unit FPU has especially become an inspiration for the women of the host nation and have become trendsetters for other such female FPUs across the Globe Till recently Mr Gautam Sawang of India was the acting Police Commissioner there 23 24 See also edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Peacekeeping 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