UNITED NATIONS: ROLE IN INDIA

The United Nations (UN), established in 1945, has played an integral role in global peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and socio-economic development. For India, one of the founding members of the UN, the organization has been both a platform for global engagement and a partner in national development. This paper explores the multidimensional relationship between India and the United Nations, focusing on India’s contribution to UN peacekeeping, its role in policy formulation, and the UN’s impact on India’s development through specialized agencies. The study also examines India’s aspirations for greater representation in the UN system and evaluates the challenges and prospects of this evolving partnership.