Day 4
Defence & SecuritySkim2024-11-20
4th Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil-24
What Happened
On November 20, 2024, the Indian Navy conducted 'Sea Vigil-24', the fourth edition of a comprehensive pan-India coastal defence exercise. The nationwide drill involved 6 ministries and 21 organizations, and notably featured National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) officials in coastal infrastructure audits for the first time.
Why It Matters
The exercise is crucial for evaluating and strengthening India's coastal security mechanisms instituted after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, ensuring seamless inter-agency coordination against maritime threats.
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