- Paradip witnessed the commencement of a two-day joint coastal defence exercise, ‘Sagar Kavach.
- With a focus on safeguarding coastal territories and waterways, rigorous monitoring and surveillance are underway at various points in Paradip.
- This annual exercise, initiated after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, underscores the commitment of both state and Central governments towards enhancing coastal defence mechanisms.
- ‘Sagar Kavach’ epitomizes the collaborative efforts of Odisha and West Bengal governments, with over 10 departments including the Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard.
- The exercise’s primary objective remains consistent with previous years, emphasizing the imperative of coastal security in the wake of past incidents.
- Named ‘Sagar Kavach’ for its focus on coastal security, this annual exercise serves as a pivotal platform for testing and refining defence protocols, ensuring the safety and integrity of maritime territories.
Paradip witnessed the commencement of a two-day joint coastal defence exercise, ‘Sagar Kavach,’ aimed at bolstering security measures along the 480 km coastline spanning Odisha and West Bengal. The exercise, which commenced on Wednesday, involves a collaboration of 18 departments, including the Marine Police, Coast Guard, Navy, Forest Department, and Fisheries Department.
With a focus on safeguarding coastal territories and waterways, rigorous monitoring and surveillance are underway at various points in Paradip. The exercise emphasizes thwarting potential threats from adversaries attempting to infiltrate through maritime routes.
The participating teams, categorized as the Blue Team and the Red Team, engage in simulated scenarios where the Red Team seeks to breach the coast with assorted weaponry, while the Blue Team endeavours to counter their advances. This annual exercise, initiated after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, underscores the commitment of both state and Central governments towards enhancing coastal defence mechanisms.
‘Sagar Kavach’ epitomizes the collaborative efforts of Odisha and West Bengal governments, with over 10 departments including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Odisha Police, local fishermen, forest department, and port marine department actively participating in the exercise.
The exercise’s primary objective remains consistent with previous years, emphasizing the imperative of coastal security in the wake of past incidents. Through meticulously planned manoeuvresspanning two days, the exercise simulates infiltration attempts by hostile forces, enabling authorities to refine response strategies and enhance preparedness levels.
Named ‘Sagar Kavach’ for its focus on coastal security, this annual exercise serves as a pivotal platform for testing and refining defence protocols, ensuring the safety and integrity of maritime territories. As threats evolve, exercises like ‘Sagar Kavach’ play a crucial role in fortifying coastal defence mechanisms, thereby safeguarding national interests and territorial sovereignty.
(With inputs from agencies)
