India has gifted 5 peacocks including four blue peafowl and a rare white-feathered peacock to the United Nations Office at Geneva(UNOG),reviving the decade old tradition.These blue and white peacocks are associated colours with the United Nations.”The Indian Peacock, a symbol of grace, beauty and resilience, represents India’s enduring commitment to the conservation of biodiversity and environmental stewardship,” the Indian mission said.
This is the second time that India has gifted peacocks to UNOG.The very first time, in 1981 then PM Indira Gandhi presented a breeding pair of peacocks from Delhi zoo.
India’s donation adds to the biodiversity of the UN premises and reflects the country’s natural heritage and cultural ethos, the Indian mission said.
The gesture also underscores India’s longstanding partnership with the UN and reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation, it added.
