India Launches Campaign for UNSC Non-Permanent Seat

• 14 Jul 2026

On 13th July 2026, India officially launched its campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term.

Key Points

• SHANTI Vision: India unveiled SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity) as its guiding vision for global peace and security.
• Peacekeeping Role: India has contributed nearly 3 lakh personnel to around 50 UN peacekeeping missions since the UN's establishment.
• Current Contribution: More than 4,300 Indian personnel are currently serving in 10 UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.
• Global South: India reiterated its commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and representing the interests of the Global South.
• Tenure: If elected, India will serve as a non-permanent UNSC member for the 2028–29 term.
• Previous Membership: India has served eight terms as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, most recently during 2021–22.