Two Indian Peacekeepers to Receive Posthumous UN Honours for Service
Two Indian personnel will be awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal posthumously on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. India maintains the highest casualty count among all troop-contributing nations, with nearly 180 peacekeepers lost in service. Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day Nearly 180 Indian peacekeepers have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, the highest number by far from any troop-contributing country
The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal serves as the UN's formal recognition for those who die while serving in field operations. With over 250,000 personnel deployed across 71 missions since 1948, India's contribution remains the backbone of the UN's peacekeeping apparatus. Despite the heavy toll, Indian forces remain active in high-risk zones like South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).
As these missions evolve to face non-state actors and local insurgents, India continues to advocate for reform. New Delhi's policy focuses on securing greater institutional influence for troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and pushing for better technological integration to shield personnel from modern asymmetrical threats.
- Award: Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
- Total Casualties: Nearly 180 (highest globally)
- Commemoration: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (May 29)
Glossary
Dag Hammarskjöld Medal: The posthumous honour for UN peacekeepers killed in the line of duty, established in 1997.
Troop-Contributing Country (TCC): A nation providing military or police resources to UN-led operations.
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