The Centre released its Arctic policy titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’.
It aims to strengthen national capabilities and competencies in science and exploration, climate and environmental protection, use of mineral wealth, and maritime and economic cooperation with the Arctic region.
The focus of the policy is also to increase India’s participation in the Arctic Council and improve understanding of the complex governance structures in the region.
India is among the 13 nations that are observers in the Arctic Council.