Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 Concludes Successfully
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | 4th Edition of Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise - Sea Vigil 24 concluded. |
| Duration | 36-hour tactical phase + 7-day Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE). |
| Coverage | Entire 11,098 km coastline and 2.4 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). |
| Participating Agencies | Over 21 agencies across six ministries: Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Customs, BSF, CISF, etc. |
| Deployments | 550+ surface assets, 60 air sorties, 200 flying hours. |
| First-Time Participants | National Security Council Secretariat officials (in Gujarat and West Bengal). |
| Key Objectives | - Securing vital maritime assets (Oil Rigs, SPMs, Cable Landing Stations, Nuclear Installations). - Enhancing safety of merchant ships (Simulated hijacking, vessel re-routing, Naval Cooperation). - Strengthening inter-agency coordination and identifying gaps. |
| Community Engagement | Outreach programs for NCC cadets, Bharat Scouts and Guides, students, and local fishing communities. |
| Legacy | - Initiated in 2018. - Simulates real-time scenarios to strengthen Coastal Defence Architecture. |
| Focus Areas | - Maritime security readiness. - Inter-agency collaboration and grassroots awareness. |