National Peace Corps
A statutory, state-supported peace infrastructure proposal for India.
The National Peace Corps (NPC) — comprising National Peace Groups (NPG) — is a statutory, structured, and state-supported peace infrastructure operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. A civilian, intellectual, and research-driven body trained in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and nonviolent defence, designed across three coordinated tiers.
New Delhi · Ministry of Home Affairs
Policy planning, national coordination, training oversight, and international representation across all NPC operations.
Each State / UT · Chief Minister's Office
Program implementation, conflict response at the state level, and coordination with local agencies and district administrations.
District Level · District Collector
Grassroots intervention, peace education, community mediation, and local reporting for timely, informed interventions.
National Training & Research Centre for Unarmed Civilian Defence. Curriculum integrates Gandhian conflict transformation, international peacebuilding frameworks, and early warning systems.
Multi-faith, multi-caste panels at district and state levels addressing familial tensions, land disputes, and social media-triggered unrest through dialogue and reconciliation.
Deployed in vulnerable areas to gather first-hand accounts. Through interviews and listening circles, teams document grievances and submit Peace Action Recommendations to administrations.
Rapid-response teams mobilized during crises — riots, evictions, land conflicts — conducting on-site mediation, dialogue circles, and de-escalation through nonviolent means.
Continuous collection and analysis of conflict trends and peace indicators. Regular policy briefs, research reports, and white papers submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Conferences, seminars, and peace education programs across national and regional platforms. Training extended to administrators, educators, and local leaders to mainstream conflict sensitivity.