India deploys platoon of women peacekeepers in UN mission in Abyei; PM Modi proud of 'Nari Shakti'
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India, among the largest troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping, is deploying a platoon of women peacekeepers in Abyei, the country's largest single unit of female Blue Helmets in a UN mission since 2007. The move heralded India's intent of increasing significantly the number of women in peacekeeping contingents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted and said he is proud to see this.