(a) whether the Government proposes to deploy personnel to support United Nations Peacekeeping Missions to South Sudan (UNMISS);
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the deployment is under Chapter VII and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the country is the largest cumulative troop contributor to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) India has been contributing troops to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions to South Sudan (UNMISS) since 2011.
(b) Currently, 2389 (2016 Troop Contingent & 317 Staff personnel) Indian Army Peacekeepers are deployed in UNMISS.
(c) Yes, Madam. The mandate of the mission is as per Chapter-VII of the charter of UN. As per this chapter, the mandate of UNMISS shall be (i) Protection of civilians; (ii) Monitoring and investigating human rights; (iii) Creating the conditions for delivery of humanitarian assistance; (iv) Supporting the implementation of the cessation of Hostilities Agreement.
(d) & (e): Yes, Madam. India is one of the largest troop contributor to UN Missions and has deployed approximately 2,34,000 troops (cumulative) till date for various UN Missions.
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