COASTAL SECURITY EXERCISE SAGAR KAVACH HELD ALONG ANDHRA PRADESH COAST
A two-day coordinated coastal security exercise “Sagar Kavach – 01/24” for the state of Andhra Pradesh was conducted on 10-11 Jul 24 to assess the effectiveness of the coastal security mechanism. Various stakeholders including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, CISF, Customs, RPF and state agencies such as State Police, Marine Police, Fisheries, IB and Port Authorities actively took part in the exercise.
Indian Naval Ships along with Coast Guard ships participated in the exercise. Extensive aerial surveillance of coastal area by both Naval & Coast Guard air assets was undertaken during the exercise which was closely monitored at Joint Operations Centre (East), Eastern Naval Command. The exercise witnessed close coordination and synergy of all coastal security stakeholders. The exercise has further strengthened the coastal security construct.
