Bring out India's contributions towards the UN peacekeeping efforts. Also, highlight the challenges faced by the UN peacekeeping forces. (Answer in 150 words)

India has contributed one of the largest troops to the UN peacekeeping efforts. UN peacekeeping involves deploying of forces at disputed area to maintain peace. India's contributing to keeping: (1) Largest troop deployment - over 2,00,000 Indians have served in peacekeeping. (2) All women contingent sent to Liberia in 2007. Further, all women contingent sent to S.Sudan (Dafur region). (3) Chain of 4 international commissions for supervision & control of IndoAsia missions. (4) Practice of Yoga to UN missions. Peacekeepers have taken the practice of yoga to peacekeeping mission. (5) UN Medals of Honour - have been received by for its dedication & service in peacekeeping. Challenges to peacekeeping: (1) Safety of peace keepers - growing incidence of climate against peacekeepers. (2) Organisational challenges - lack of coordination from host nation, no cooperation from local troops, Proper challenges. (3) Operational challenges - need for advanced newer and upto-date technology. (4) Redundant missions - missions without exit strategy, draining UN resources of UN mission to DRC. Way forward - prudent deployment of peacekeeping missions & establishing trust & coordination is the way forward.