India assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of August on 1st August, 2021.
India’s UNSC Presidency
It was India’s first presidency during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.
In this capacity India will decide UNSC’s agenda for the month, coordinate important meetings, organize key events in areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counter terrorism etc.
Case for India’s Permanent Membership in UNSC
India has been advocating its demand for a permanent seat in UNSC. The following facts augur support India’s case for a permanent membership at the UNSC-
