India relations, albeit with Central Asian and Eurasian countries are quite strong, but like India have been able to give that kind of attention to the area that it has to European and Southeast Asian countries. The present government is paying serious attention to Central Asian and Eurasian countries. Strategic experts are addressing it in the name of 'Act North' policy.
- India does not have any direct route to reach the Central Asian countries and Eurasian countries, because Pakistan occupies Pak-occupied Kashmir. Due to lack of direct access to this area, India has to find other alternative ways. This is the reason that India is trying to reach the Middle Asian and Eurasian region through Iran and Afghanistan.
How is central Asia and Eurasian region important for India?
- The region of Central Asia and Eurasia can play an important role in fulfilling India's energy needs. It is known that this field is rich in oil and gas as well as in the case of uranium, for the necessary material for nuclear energy.
- Central Asia and Eurasia cover a large terrain. There is a large market for Indian products in this area. Thus, economic opportunities for India are also available in this area.
- Support for countries of this region is mandatory for India's soft diplomacy. Soft diplomacy refers to the support of more and more countries on any issue in the United Nations.
- Above all, India can redevelop the ancient Silk Route by increasing its reach in this area, which will lead to business prospects. It is known that in the ancient times, the silk route passing through the North-western part of India, connecting the central Asian region, passed the silk route.
To what extent have India's successful efforts to establish easy access to Central Asia?
- Better infrastructure is being built in Afghanistan to make easy access to the Central Asian region by India, but the problem with Afghanistan is that it is a war-torn nation, so India is not fully successful in its objective. .
- Similar efforts have been done in India also in Iran. India is developing Chabahar port in Iran. The development of Chabahar port is not only connecting India and Iran but also in the development of the North-South Corridor, both are working together. This effort has not yet been completed.
- The development of the Tapi pipeline is still incomplete while its foundation has been kept quite a few years ago.
Conclusion: -
It can be concluded that the region of Central Asia and Eurasia occupies important positions from India for many perspectives. India's efforts to reach this area have only partial success.
