India and the Arctic- Draft Arctic Policy

For the first time, the Indian government released its draft Arctic Policy. This policy document comes in light of the Arctic region becoming increasingly accessible and attracting even non-Arctic states to explore the opportunities presented by the melting ice. In this scenario, there is a need to take a look at the Indo- Arctic relations.

Why is the Arctic region important?

• The Arctic region comprises of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Greenland (part of Denmark), Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Russia and Alaska (USA).
• These countries are part of the
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