<span style="color: #222222;">Seventeen Indian peacekeepers deployed with the UN mission in South Sudan have been awarded medals in recognition of their service to the people in the world's youngest country. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">They were awarded the UN service medals during a special ceremony at the UN House in Juba. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Indian police officers have served the UN and the people of South Sudan for almost a year. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Their duties included protecting displaced civilians, community policing and building local police skills.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">India is among the largest troop contributing countries in the world to UN peacekeeping missions. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">As of March this year, India is the second highest troop contributor to the United Nation Missions, with 2,337 troops deployed in various countries. In addition, India contributes 22 police personnel to the UN Missions.</span><br />''  <br />