A long plan to execute a satellite based vehicle monitoring system since 26/11 Mumbai attack; the process is still facing hurdles. The long unfulfilled journey is widening the threat over maritime security.
Why maritime security is important for India?
What are the persistent issues in Maritime Security?
Mechanism available for combating maritime security:
What are the major challenges ahead of India’s maritime security?
What should be done?
Coastal security involves multiple stakeholders with both, independent and shared responsibilities. Hence coordination amongst these agencies should be maintained through a cooperative approach that will focus on the key aspects described below, whilst remaining sensitive to any limitations and constraints of partner agencies. This should takes into consideration the specific needs of changing threat levels, including conditions wherein a coastal security operation may need to translate rapidly into a coastal defence operation, with joint deployment of forces from multiple maritime agencies.
Practice Question Q1. What efforts have been taken by India to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Indian Ocean? Examine the significance of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative in this regard. Q2. India’s coasts have always been vulnerable to criminals and anti-national activities. Discussing the possible threats, highlight the measures undertaken for coastal security in India. |
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