Mentor’s Comments-

• https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/rediscovering-the-bay-of-bengal/article65946257.ece
• https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-silver-moment-to-propel-a-bay-of-bengal-dream/article65501168.ece
• Give a brief overview about BIMSTEC.
• Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC to fulfill India’s strategic aspirations in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Conclude accordingly.