What happened?
India has paid United States Dollars (USD) 37.64 million to the United Nations (UN) Regular Budget for 2025, joining the “honour roll” of 35 member states who have paid their regular budget assessments in full and on time to the UN. According to the UN Committee on Contributions, as of 31 January 2025, thirty-five member states have paid their regular budget assessments in full within the 30-day due period specified in the UN financial regulations. India contributed USD 37.64 million to the 2025 UN Regular Budget and paid on 31 January 2025.
Why it matters to India:
According to the provisions of Article 17 of the Charter of the United Nations (UN Charter), every member state is legally obligated to pay their respective share towards peacekeeping. The assessed contributions provide a reliable funding source for core functions of the UN Secretariat via the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets.
Like all UN member states, India contributes to the United Nations budget to support its operations, peacekeeping missions, and various global programmes. These contributions are part of its obligations as a UN member under the UN Charter. The funds help maintain international peace and security, promote sustainable development, protect human rights, and respond to humanitarian crises. India’s timely and full payments reflect its commitment to multilateralism and global governance. As a country that values its role in international affairs, India sees these contributions as essential to strengthening its diplomatic influence, supporting global stability, and reinforcing its image as a responsible global actor.