(a) the details of the amount due against United Nations Organisation regarding deployment
of Indian Army and other heads on its peace and other Missions;
(b) the reasons for delay in payment thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) As on 31 January 2011, approximately US $ 46.60 million reimbursement is outstanding from
the United Nations in connection with India’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations
of which US $ 24.86 million is for troop and police costs and US $ 21.74 million is for cost
of equipment.
(b) Shortage of funds with the UN, due to non-timely payment of budget contributions by member states, has caused delays in reimbursement.
(c) Government has asked the UN to settle the outstanding amount.