<span style="color: #222222;">The United Nations has lauded India's contribution to its peacekeeping missions, commending the country's uniformed men and women for their inspirational service to the cause of peace. Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix said, UN is grateful for steadfast partners like India, who have risen to new challenges and continue to participate meaningfully in its efforts to protect vulnerable civilians.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">UN's Department of Public Information is carrying out a major communications campaign titled 'UN Peacekeeping – Service and Sacrifice' during the 70th anniversary year of UN Peacekeeping. The campaign is aimed at expressing the world body's gratitude to UN peacekeepers as well as to the countries who are sending their uniformed men and women to serve in the peacekeeping missions.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The campaign, which is carried out on a country-by-country basis, this week recognises India, the largest contributor to UN Peacekeeping and which has also suffered the most fatalities. The campaign includes posts on social media about India's role in peacekeeping, You Tube videos and a photo essay.</span><br />''