For India, the refugee crisis is a complex issue that requires collective action and international cooperation while adhering to India to its historical commitment to humanitarian values. Critically analyse.

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6. For India, the refugee crisis is a complex issue that requires collective action and international cooperation while adhering to India to its historical commitment to humanitarian values. Critically analyse. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

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Why the question:

Today, the world has over 43.4 million refugees, and with conflicts raging in different parts of the world, this number is only increasing.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the issue of refugee crisis and how India must address it.

Directive:

Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Start by giving context.

Body:

First, write about the different challenges for India while dealing with refugee crisis – providing refuge to various populations, economic burden, security issues. Cite examples to substantiate.

Next, write about the steps India must take in this regard – strengthening its domestic refugee policies, leading regional security initiatives, advocating globally for stronger cooperation, increasing humanitarian assistance, Next, write about the reforms that are needed.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.