The article focuses on India's contributions to UN peacekeeping operations and its initiatives in enhancing the role of women peacekeepers. Since the 1950s, India has provided a substantial number of peacekeepers, with almost 5,000 currently stationed in active missions. The article highlights India's commitment to assisting Global South nations in developing their peacekeeping capacities, especially through training programs designed for women peacekeepers. By participating in UN peacekeeping, India aims to maintain world peace and security. The article discusses the financial aspect of peacekeeping operations, where the UN Security Council decides on missions, and all Member States contribute financially. While countries like the US and China contribute the most, India's contribution is also significant. India's active involvement in UN peacekeeping operations is seen as a positive step that could boost its international reputation and potentially support its bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Furthermore, the article mentions the debate surrounding troop provision, with a focus on countries' interests rather than conflict resolution. It notes the varying troop contributions of different countries, with Nepal being the largest contributor and India ranking fourth. This distribution reflects the strategic and financial interests of countries, including the role of economic support for poorer nations and strategic considerations of major powers like China in UN peacekeeping missions.