The Indian Navy will conduct the fourth edition of its nationwide coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-24, on November 20 and 21. This year’s exercise will be the largest to date, covering India’s extensive coastline and involving six government ministries and 21 organizations, showcasing an unprecedented level of participation.
CDSRE Phase
National Security Council Secretariat
Focus Areas
Coastal Security
The exercise will focus on safeguarding critical coastal assets such as,
Testing Framework
Involvement of Local Communities and Stakeholders
Coastline and EEZ Coverage
Significance
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Sea Vigil-24 (Fourth Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise) |
Dates | November 20-21, 2024 |
Scope | Covers 11,098 km of coastline and 2.4 million sq km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) |
Participants | – 6 Government ministries – 21 Organizations – Indian Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Police, Customs, Fisheries, and other agencies |
Preparation | – CDSRE phase began in late October with audits across coastal states, Union Territories, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
New Participation | – National Security Council Secretariat will join the CDSRE phase for the first time |
Focus Areas | – Safeguarding ports, oil rigs, Single Point Moorings, Cable Landing Points, and critical infrastructure |
Scale | – Involvement of multiple defense forces (Army, Air Force, Navy) – Ships and aircraft deployed for exercise |
Objective | – Enhance coastal security – Test readiness of India’s coastal security framework |
Significance | Largest-ever coastal defence exercise, with unprecedented collaboration across various agencies and sectors |
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