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23 November 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. CULMINATION OF PAN-INDIA COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE – ‘SEA VIGIL 24’

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2076147&reg=3&lang=1 )

Topic: GS3 – Internal Security
Context
  • Sea Vigil 24, a Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, demonstrated India’s dedication to maritime security through multi-agency participation and community engagement.
  • It highlighted enhanced coordination, asset deployment, and grassroots awareness to strengthen India’s Coastal Defence Architecture against evolving threats.

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Exercise Sea Vigil – Key Highlights

Legacy and Vision: Established in 2018, Sea Vigil strengthens India’s Coastal Defence Architecture through real-time scenario simulations.

Fourth Edition: Sea Vigil 24 concluded on 21 November 2024, emphasizing India’s commitment to maritime security and coastal defence.

Duration and Scope: Conducted over 36 hours, it spanned India’s 11,098 km coastline and a 2.4 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone.

Multi-Agency Participation: Over 21 agencies from six ministries, including the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Police, BSF, and Customs, participated.

Security Focus: Prioritized securing oil rigs, ports, nuclear installations, and merchant ships. Simulated scenarios included hijacking and vessel re-routing.

Community Outreach: Engaged fishing communities, NCC cadets, Scouts, and coastal youth to enhance grassroots maritime security awareness.

Inter-Agency Coordination: Evaluated cooperation and readiness among agencies to address maritime threats.

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