1.          Genesis.       Mozambique underwent political and military turmoil since its independence from Portuguese rule. The country witnessed nearly two decades of savage civil war. A General Peace Agreement was signed between the various belligerent factions in Rome on 04 October 1992. UN was invited to establish a comprehensive peacekeeping operation with a mandate to implement the General Peace Agreement, monitor ceasefire, monitor withdrawal of foreign forces, disbanding of armed groups, provide security for infrastructure development projects and facilitate humanitarian assistance. 

2.         Contribution.    India contributed an Engineer Company, Logistics Company, Independent Administrative Company, Staff Officers and Observers. The Indian Engineer Company played a pivotal role in various infrastructure development projects to include construction of tracks and helipads, habitat in Southern Mozambique.