SHANTI Vision: India’s Campaign for 2028-29 UNSC Seat
Why in the news
The External Affairs Minister presented a diplomatic framework to anchor India’s push for a Security Council place in 2028-29.
Key facts
- Meaning: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity.
- Goal: non-permanent UNSC seat, 2028-29.
- Development reach: projects across 79 countries.
Themes
| Theme | Position |
|---|---|
| Global South | Greater voice and attention to financial and development worries |
| Rules-based order | Respect for international law, multilateralism, trust |
| Peacekeeping | Better-equipped, tech-enabled missions; Women, Peace and Security |
| Global threats | Joint action on terrorism, climate change, maritime security |
| Technology | Safe, transparent, responsible AI governance |
| Development | Capacity-building and infrastructure as a route to peace |
India and the UNSC
- Council: 15 members, with five permanent (China, France, Russia, UK, US) and ten elected for two years by the General Assembly.
- Past non-permanent terms: 2021-22, 2011-12, then 1991-92, 1984-85, 1977-78, 1972-73, 1967-68 and 1950-51.
- Peacekeeping: nearly 3 lakh personnel in roughly 50 missions.
- India seeks wider reform, adding both permanent and non-permanent seats.
Exam angle
- Past terms: eight.
- Elected members serve two years.