श्रीलंका और मालदीव में आर्थिक संकटों के दौरान भारत की समय पर सहायता 'पड़ोसियों को पहले' नीति को दर्शाती है। इस नीति के तहत भारत द्वारा इन देशों को दी गई कूटनीतिक समर्थन का विश्लेषण कीजिए। हिंद महासागर क्षेत्र में सतत आर्थिक सहयोग को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए कौन से कदम उठाए जा सकते हैं? (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) / India's timely response during the economic crises in Sri Lanka and the Maldives reflects its 'Neighbourhood First' policy in action. Examine how Indian aid has impacted bilateral ties with these nations. What steps can further be taken to promote sustainable economic cooperation in the Indian Ocean region? (Answer in 250 words)

India believes in "Apada Sharma" and goodwill. Co-operate has entered Asia as a part of larger "Neighbourhood" policy.

(A) - Aids to Sri Lanka via LOC of credit during economy crisis.

Initiatives - Free loans/port, water harvesting structure, Sagarmati project, Greater Malli - Project, Operation CACTUS

India gained goodwill, Counter China BRI (Debt laden), by developmental aid, Leveraged soft power (Buddhist diplomacy), Made India as the "Security provider" in Indian Ocean, Public perception - for India favorable (Strategic effect), Shows the world else of "Vasudha Kutumbakam"

Fallout of Aid: Heavy an public exchange, Public tax money

India's Big brother (Malge retail), (India our campaign - relative), Chinese clout - Very big in Hambantota in Sri Lanka

Steps needed for economic cooperation in Indian ocean:

Fallout of Aid: Heavy an public exchange, Public tax money

India should be braved its aid as "Developmental grants" to earn either of regional leader