| ID | 125229 |
| Title Proper | India-Myanmar economic relations |
| Other Title Information | a road to heal the political relations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kumar, Pramod |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | To make India's 'Look East Policy' more effective and fruitful, engagement with Myanmar becomes vital, as its location is such that it can prove to be a bridge between India and the ASEAN. Though India-Myanmar relationship dates back to the era of great Indian king Asoka but due to the weaker kings in the subsequent centuries, we find the invisibility of relationship between the two countries. In recent years both the countries have realized the urgency of a close and operative relationship and thus they are putting every effort to take it forward to new heights. India is engaged in Myanmar in many ways whether it is humanitarian aid and assistance or the development of infrastructural project or industries or in providing training to IT professionals etc. Apart from this, India is providing aid to Myanmar for different purposes. Myanmar has allowed Indian firms to engage in energy sector such as natural oil and gas and also in the field of hydropower. It is extremely important for India as India is an energy-scarce country and to have energy security, India has to look beyond the west Asian countries and thus, Myanmar becomes vital. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 34, No.10; Oct 2013: p.16-22 |
| Journal Source | World Focus Vol. 34, No.10; Oct 2013: p.16-22 |
| Key Words | India ; Look East Policy ; Myanmar ; ASEAN ; India - Myanmar Relations ; Humanitarian Aid ; Energy Sector ; Energy Security |