1. India’s Policy of Non-Alignment
JYOTI
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
PGGC-11
Chandigarh

2. Important Aspects of Non-alignment
Not joining any of Power Blocs
Non-Alignment does not mean Neutrality
Non-alignment does not mean Isolationism
Non-Alignment stands for World peace
Non-Alignment is a positive Policy
Policy of taking Independent Decisions
Freedom to Conclude Bilateral Treaties
Prohibition of Collective Military Pacts
It is not Alignment of Non-Alignment

3. Reasons for Adopting Policy of Non-Alignment
Geographical Situation
For Economic Reconstruction
For Determination of Independent Policies
In the Interest of World Peace
For safeguarding Territorial integrity and sovereignty of Nation

4. In the interest of Asia
For raising international Prestige of India
Historical Reason
Internal Situations
Nehru’s Faith

5. Criticism of the Policy of Non-Alignment
Non-Alignment could not be a permanent aim of India’s Foreign Policy
Non-Alignment provided India false sense of security
The Policy of Non-Alignment created many Doubts
Policy of Non-Alignment got India admirers but not Friends
The Policy of Non-Alignment did not get much foreign aid for India
The Policy of Non-Alignment has no relevance Today

6. Gains of Non-Alignment
India’s Non-Alignment in the National Interest
India’s alignment with either of the Blocs was Impracticable
India’s Internal Conditions necessitate Non-Alignment
United Nations and the Non-Alignment