Neighborhood First Policy Flashcards
Q. What are some key Ideas in the “ Neighborhood First Policy” of India?
Ans : * Policy forges a strong neighbourhood relation based on a consultative,non-reciprocal, outcome-oriented approach with India’s neighbours.
* Uses the principles of 5S i.e. Samman (respect), Samvad (dialogue), Shanti (peace), Samriddhi (prosperity) and Sanskriti (culture) for better engagement.
*Required to handle India’s external threats better, achieve the necessary support in multilateral forums like the UN, curtail Chinese influence in the region.
Q. What are some initiatives taken by India in its neighbourhood ?
Ans : 1. Infrastructure projects : Road from Delaram & Zaranj and parliament building in Afganistan; Greater Male Connectivity Project in Maldives.
2. Developmental assistance : To Bhutan’s 5 year plan.
3. Humanitarian assistance: Providing doses of COVID-19 Vaccines disaster management assistance during calamities eg. Operation Maitri in Nepal.
4. Easing the financial payment systems : By Operationalising UPI payment platform in Sri Lanka and enabling Rupay cards usage in Bhutan.
Q. What are some Challenges pertaining to India’s neighbourhood ?
Ans : 1.Volatility in the neighbourhood: Crisis in administration in Myanmar & Pakistan.
2. Economic Crisis : Hyper-inflation rates after pandemic in Sri-Lanka & Pakistan.
3. Border disputes : Kashmir & Kalapani dispute with Pakistan & Nepal, Maritime disputes with Pakistan & Bangladesh.
4. Infiltration & immigrant issue.
5. Sharing of River water : Indus and Teesta with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Q. What are some recommendations by committees for a better neighborhood policy ?
Ans : 1. Improving the border infrastructure:More integrated Check Posts (ICPs)/ Land Custom Stations (LCS) and border haats will be built.
2. Improving people to people connect.
3. Keeping diplomatic doors open.
4. Continue the steps like humanitarian assistance, implementation of developmental projects, Lines of Credit etc.
Q. Write a conclusion for the topic “Neighbourhood First Policy” ?
Ans : Neighbouring countries are bonded by factors like history, culture, language, and geography, and their policies have mutual implications, so trying to maintain a cordial relationship with them is essential to help India strive better in growth and development .
