While I agree that building a pipeline through the territory of Pakistan is not a viable option & investment, India should seriously think of the alternative options available. It should invest more in identifying the alternative to the oil. The dependency should be reduced to reach the top economy position.
If we continue to import oil in this way, we will continue to be a developing country for atleast another 100 years. Don't we have other resources to think of. Why not improve the public transport system (making use of electricity) and reduce the dependency on petrol and diesel? Can't we generate more power through the available means viz., water, wind, etc.,. Why the wind energy programmes have been put off?
Why still India is facing power problems in many states? Are not these to be looked at seriously?
