Question 19GS2GS2

India's timely response during the economic crises in Sri Lanka and the Maldives reflects its 'Neighbourhood First' policy in action. Examine how Indian aid has impacted bilateral ties with these nations. What steps can further be taken to promote sustainable economic cooperation in the Indian Ocean region? (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

India's Neighbourhood First policy And Net security provider in Indian Ocean are considered enlightened National Interest under Gypsal Doctrine.

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Indian aid impacts on Sri Lanka: Achievements: 1. Line of credits (by bn) to re-establish Sri Lankator economy 2. Promotion of regional good will 3. Message of Indivisible Security → Multilateralism 4. Resolving issues such as Katchathevn disputes 5. Countering Chinese strategic footprints (Hambantota islands)

Indian aid in Maldives: 1. Changed outlook for 'India Out' to 'Thankyou India' 2. Displaying all-weather reliability of India through time of credit 3. Transparent & conditionally free aids → country opaque Chinese strategies 4. Net security CISFAR in Indian Ocean against piracy terrorising disasits Further Steps to be taken: 1. Addressing delivery deficiency eg Kaladaar Multimodal Project 2. Necklace of Diamond to counter Chinese string of Pearls eg Aceh port in Indonesia 3. Promotion of Regional grouping → SAARC minus One; BIMSTEC 4. Collaboration on Hydrodynamy eg Kushiyara river with Bangladesh 5. Transparent & equitable lines of credit to downtrodders. Eg. Sri Lanka 6. Landshelt policy to solve border disputes eg Katchathevn with Sri Lanka 7. Act East: ASEAN synergy open, free & inclusive Indo-Pacific Test-based alliance: eg QUAD for Indo-Pacific stability. India portrays itself not a regional hegemon but Vishwamitra in the Indian Ocean

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— Simrandeep Kaur · AIR 14

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AIR 142025

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India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Maldives Relations

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You are a no-nonsense, honest officer. You have been transferred to a remote district to head a department that is notorious for its inefficiency and callousness. You find that the main cause of the poor state of affairs is the indiscipline of a section of employees. They do not work themselves and also disrupt the workings of others. You first warned the troublemakers to mend their ways or else face disciplinary action. When the warning had little effect, you issued a show cause notice to the ringleaders. As a retaliatory measure, these troublemakers instigated a woman employee amongst them to file a complaint of sexual harassment against you with the Women’s Commission. The Commission promptly seeks your explanation. The matter is also publicized in the media to embarrass you further. Some of the options to handle this situation could be as follows: (i) Give your explanation to the Commission and go soft on the disciplinary action. (ii) Ignore the commission and proceed firmly with the disciplinary action. (iii) Brief your higher-ups, seek directions from them and act accordingly. Suggest any other possible option(s). Evaluate all of them and suggest the best course of action, giving your reasons for it.

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