SHANTI Campaign: India’s Bid for UNSC Seat 2028-29
Why in the news
India began canvassing for a temporary UNSC seat while repeating its long-held call for permanent membership and a reformed, larger Council.
Key facts
- SHANTI stands for Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity.
- Target: non-permanent seat for 2028-29; election in June 2027.
- Vision: Global South heard equally, peacekeeping ready for modern challenges, multilateralism that reflects present realities.
- India’s pitch: better-equipped, technology-enabled peacekeeping with realistic mandates, plus the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
- Outreach: Indian-funded development projects run in 79 countries.
About the UNSC
- One of six principal UN organs, responsible for international peace and security; can pass legally binding resolutions.
- Created on 24 October 1945 under the UN Charter.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Permanent (P5) | USA, UK, France, Russia, China |
| Non-permanent | Ten, elected by the UNGA for two years on regional representation; five retire annually |
Permanent vs non-permanent
- Two-year terms help India build coalitions and show capability, but give no veto.
- A permanent seat gives lasting, veto-backed influence over peace, sanctions and military authorisations.
Exam angle
- Campaign name and expansion: SHANTI.
- Seat sought: non-permanent, 2028-29.
- UNSC: 15 members, five permanent.