Keeping in view India’s internal security, discuss the major maritime challenges. Outline India’s approach to secure itself from this threat.

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Q) Keeping in view India’s internal security, discuss the major maritime challenges. Outline India’s approach to secure itself from this threat. (15 marks, 250 words)

भारत की आंतरिक सुरक्षा को ध्यान में रखते हुए प्रमुख समुद्री चुनौतियों पर चर्चा कीजिये। इस खतरे से स्वयं को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए भारत के दृष्टिकोण की रूपरेखा प्रस्तुत कीजिये।

Demand of question: This question requires a deep understanding of maritime security of India.

Directive Word:

Discuss– Discussing something requires having a conversation where you share reasons supported by proof to support both sides of an idea, and then coming to a decision.

Structure of the Answer:

Introduction:

Start by giving the geostrategic location of India and how maritime security is important. Alternatively, any current report/ conference on this subject can be mentioned.

Body:

First explain how maritime challenges can lead to internal security issues in India

Then list the various measures/ strategies/ approaches adopted by India.

Conclusion:

Conclude by highlighting the importance of internal security for national integration and national development. Hence continuous reforms are needed in our approach.

Part of Syllabus: Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism.