Question

Clarify Indian neighbourhood policy.

Answer 1

Answer:

India’s “Neighbourhood First" policy accords primacy to nations in India’s periphery, that includes almost all countries of South Asia and some in South-East Asia. The "neighbourhood first" policy is an approach of according priority to South Asia and countries in the adjoining region. India will play a crucial role in the progress of this region in trade, connectivity and people-to-people contact are being encouraged. India continue to stand firm against terrorism.

Answer 2

Indian neighbourhood policy

Explanation:

• The Ministry of External Affairs of India (MEA), otherwise called the Foreign Ministry, is the administration office liable for the lead of foreign relations of India. With the world's third biggest military use, second biggest equipped power, fifth-biggest  economy by ostensible rates and third biggest economy as far as buying power parity, India is aregional power, an atomic power, an incipient worldwide power and a potential superpower. India has a developing worldwide impact and an unmistakable voice in worldwide undertakings.

• The changes that were introduced in India after achieving Independence are:

1. The policy makers followed the policy of Import Substitution. The policy of import substitution implied reducing imports by way of tariffs and quotas.

2. Another policy that was followed after independence included Export Promotion Policy. Under this policy, emphasis was laid to increase the exports of India.

3. Heavy stress was laid on making India self reliant by way of encouraging domestic production of all the major commodities.

4. At the same time, there was liberalisation in imports of the commodities necessary for the growth of the economy.

5. Along with this, the policy of protection of domestic industries from competition with foreign counterparts was also pursued.