Here is how countries in South Asia - India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are preparing for a medium to long term crisis replicating recent disruptions such as COVID 19 as of March 22.

Ministry of External Affairs in the parliament outlines perspectives on India's Neighbourhood First Policy covering measuress to strengthen India's strategic position with concerted support to countries in the region and managing China's expanding influence in the Indian Ocean Region. Have a look-

Ports, naval facilities, energy infrastructure, and waterfront tourist districts would be particularly vulnerable due to their visibility and limited shoreline defences.