The comprehensive development of water ways by India is one of the crucial factor in integrating South Asian region. Discuss (200 Words)
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IAS Parliament 5 years
KEY POINTS
India is a land of rivers, and its 7,500-km-long coastline gives it access to Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The mighty Indus river should be inspiring enough to use our great water resources to increase our share of global trade and promote internal trade.
Significance of Water Ways
· The Sagarmala project, n ambitious attempt to link India’s coastal regions to inland waterways can be expanded to public transportation.
· India has vital maritime assets such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands that are a gateway to South East Asia, and the development of maritime infrastructure out there can increase our role in the area of global shipping.
· India shares inland waterways with many of its neighbours, and the extension of the Sagarmala Project in the SAARC and the BIMSTEC regions can resolve the supply chain woes of our largest trading partners, and also help give India trade leadership in South Asia, acting as a counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
· Effective implementation of Kaladan multi modal project help integrate northeast with Myanmar and reduce the travelling time to Mizoram (giving boost to Act east policy).
· Development of water ways help strengthening India’s neighbourhood policy as it promotes economic integration effectively. Cargos, shipments can easily transported at low costs with little impact on environment with the help of Water Ways.
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