India Considers Northern Sea Route Potential

... what matters for India is the study of climate change and the potential disastrous effects it may have on its population that lives within 50 kilometers of an over 5700 km coastline. The other factor contributing to India’s interest in the NSR is energy security. India imports 87% of its oil and over 45% of its gas. India not only seeks stable and economical energy supplies but also strives to diversify them. This is also important to avoid undue dependence on one country and one shipping route....