Indian Navy and security agencies conduct coastal drills to secure 3,460 km coastline
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Why in news
The Indian Navy and security agencies conducted 'Sea Vigil-26', the fifth edition of a Pan-India coastal defence exercise, to validate security measures across India's 3,460 km coastline.
Background
The exercise involved joint patrolling by Sagar Prahari Bal, Customs, and the Central Industrial Security Force off Visakhapatnam.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySagar Prahari Bal: A specialized wing of the Indian Navy for coastal security.
- FactIndia's coastline length: 3,460 km.
- FactCoastal surveillance layers: State Marine Police (up to 5 nautical miles), Coast Guard (up to 12 nautical miles), and Navy (beyond 12 nautical miles).
- PlaceDolphin’s Nose lighthouse: Identified as a 'war-watching organisation' post.
- FactEastern Naval Command area: West Bengal to Tamil Nadu, including Puducherry.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of multi-agency coordination in securing India's vast coastline against maritime threats and infiltration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional clarity: Defining overlapping responsibilities between State Marine Police, Coast Guard, and Navy across different nautical miles.
- Intelligence integration: Challenges in real-time data sharing between Customs, CISF, and naval commands during joint patrolling.
- Community engagement: Leveraging local residents and NCC cadets as 'war-watching' assets to augment formal surveillance.
Keywords: Maritime Security · Coastal Defence · Multi-agency Coordination · Sagar Prahari Bal · Maritime Domain Awareness
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