the central location of India at the head ot Indian ocean is considered of great significance . Why?
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Because it has reduced distance between Suez canal and Europe ( Shipping transport)
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India occupies a central and strategic location in the Indian Ocean area.
No industrial development , no commercial growth, no stable political structure is possible for India unless Indian shores are protected.
A major concern of India in the Indian Ocean is Energy. India is fourth largest economy in the world, which is almost 70 percent dependent on oil import, major part of which comes from gulf region.
Apart from this Indian Ocean has an important role to play in keeping the moderate climate of the Southern India. Along with strategic importance. Indian Ocean is the only fishing ground for coastal fisherman is India. Due to huge marine recourses it spreads prosperity in coastal plains of India.
No industrial development , no commercial growth, no stable political structure is possible for India unless Indian shores are protected.
A major concern of India in the Indian Ocean is Energy. India is fourth largest economy in the world, which is almost 70 percent dependent on oil import, major part of which comes from gulf region.
Apart from this Indian Ocean has an important role to play in keeping the moderate climate of the Southern India. Along with strategic importance. Indian Ocean is the only fishing ground for coastal fisherman is India. Due to huge marine recourses it spreads prosperity in coastal plains of India.
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