001- Apr 5 BIMSTEC Summit 2025 – India’s 21-Point Vision for Regional Synergy 🧭
International Relations, GS2, Groupings, India & Neighbours
By IAS Monk / April 5, 2025
🔍 BIMSTEC Action Plan – 6th Summit Highlights
Business & Currency Reforms
- BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce to foster trade integration
- Annual Business Summit to connect governments and private sectors
- Feasibility study on local currency trade to reduce USD dependence
Tech & Payment Connectivity
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) pilot study launched
- India’s UPI to link with BIMSTEC payment systems for smoother transactions
Disaster Resilience Strategy
- BIMSTEC Disaster Management Centre to be established in India
- 4th joint exercise of regional disaster authorities planned for 2025
Security & Space Diplomacy
- First Home Ministers’ Meet in India: Focus on terrorism, trafficking, cybercrime
- Nano-satellite programs + ground stations training network envisioned
🎓 Human Capital & Institutional Support
| Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| BODHI | Train 300 BIMSTEC youth annually in India |
| Scholarships | Offered at Forest Research Institute & Nalanda University |
| Diplomat Training | Annual program for young foreign service officers |
| Cancer Care | Specialised training by Tata Memorial Centre |
| Centres of Excellence | Traditional medicine & agri-research hubs |
⚡ Energy, Youth & Sports Vision
- BIMSTEC Energy Centre operational in Bengaluru
- Grid interconnection for regional electricity sharing
- BIMSTEC Hackathon, Young Leaders Summit, and Professional Visitor Programs
- BIMSTEC Athletics Meet 2025 (India)
- BIMSTEC Games 2027 to promote unity through sports
🎶 Cultural & Maritime Harmony
- BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival hosted by India
- Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre for policy coordination
🕊️ A Thought Spark – by IAS Monk
To unite across oceans and borders, we must first build bridges of trust, talent, and tradition. True neighbourhood isn’t proximity—it’s purpose. BIMSTEC isn’t just strategy, it’s shared soul.
