Whoever controls the oceans runs the world. In this context, discuss the shift in India's maritime strategy from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR. (Answer in 150 words)

The oceans play a major role by domination of trade routes eg Malacca Strait (Indian ocean) which was called as 'key to 7 Seas' by AT Mahan. Shift of SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: (1) A security provider - in case of new geopolitical conflicts eg Red Sea route blockings by Houthis (2) Higher investment - in neighbouring states of Indian ocean eg Srilanks, Agalega, Aridgup Mauritius