{"id":16916,"date":"2023-11-22T05:59:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T05:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=16916"},"modified":"2024-02-05T11:47:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:47:06","slug":"what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Maritime security challenges in India ? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve Maritime security. (150 Words 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Maritime security challenges in India include piracy, smuggling, and territorial disputes. Initiatives like the Indian Coast Guard and maritime surveillance systems address these concerns. Enhanced collaboration with international partners, updated technology, and strategic policies further strengthen India&#8217;s efforts in safeguarding its maritime interests and ensuring regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2022<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2022\/\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e7bc76efd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e7bc76efd\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach\">Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#Body\" title=\"Body&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Body&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#The_Maritime_Security_Challenges_in_India\" title=\"The Maritime Security Challenges in India\u00a0\">The Maritime Security Challenges in India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#Indias_Maritime_Security_Initiative\" title=\"India\u2019s Maritime Security Initiative\u00a0\">India\u2019s Maritime Security Initiative\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward&nbsp;\">Way Forward&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-maritime-security-challenges-in-india-discuss-the-organisational-technical-and-procedural-initiatives-taken-to-improve-maritime-security-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introducing&nbsp; emphasising with the&nbsp; key words maritime security in India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mention the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security with developmental progress&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Accordingly conclude it.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maritime security is a general term for<strong> the protection of vessels both internally and externally. <\/strong>The areas from which ships and maritime operations <strong>need protecting include<\/strong> <strong>terrorism, piracy, robbery, illegal trafficking of goods and people, illegal fishing and pollution<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Maritime_Security_Challenges_in_India\"><\/span>The Maritime Security Challenges in India\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India has more than 7000 km long maritime border shared with seven nations. Instruments of maritime security protects the territorial sovereignty of nation from possible marine threats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Control of Choke Points<\/strong>: India, which is equally remote from most of these choke points, may contribute significantly to the security of this vast maritime zone. These are necessary for the defence of Indian maritime interests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The<strong> Iran-Iraq War i<\/strong>n the 1980s, for instance, highlighted the dangers to Indian energy imports through the <strong>Straits of Hormuz.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both old and novel threats can affect SLOCs, and SLOCs in the IOR have historically been susceptible to disruption.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Regional Uncertainty<\/strong>: The IOR\u2019s maritime security is made more challenging by unpredictability in Somalia, Yemen, Iran, and other nations.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Trafficking<\/strong>: Regrettably, the world\u2019s most notorious centres of drug production are located in the Indian Ocean region. Examples include the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent. The IOR is also infamous for other destabilizing activities like gunrunning and human trafficking.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Maritime Terrorism:<\/strong> Therefore, it is quite possible for rival interests to take advantage of this extensive maritime activity to launch attacks on land, as was seen in the Mumbai terror attacks of 26\/11.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Extra Regional Military Presence: <\/strong>For India\u2019s maritime security, the growing Chinese Navy and its acquisition of a base in Djibouti, 24 access facilities in Malaysia, the \u201ccovert\u201d base in Gwadar, and the recently announced maritime silk route are very concerning.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing:<\/strong> IUU presents a threat to maritime security because it gives piracy a base of operations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Maritime_Security_Initiative\"><\/span>India\u2019s Maritime Security Initiative\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)<\/strong>, to improve relations with its maritime neighbours on the economic and security fronts.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Project Mausam<\/strong>, to re-establish connections and communication channels between nations surrounding the Indian Ocean&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)<\/strong>, to foster closer maritime ties between the navies of the Indian Ocean region\u2019s coastal states.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)<\/strong>\u2013 India can address maritime concerns thanks to close collaboration with IORA nations.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sagarmala Initiative<\/strong>\u2013 With the Sagarmala project, India\u2019s coastline will be surrounded by several ports.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span>Way Forward&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Regional Maritime Security Framework<\/strong>: To address the issues, an all-encompassing security framework for the IOR must be created.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Developing close ties with nations facing a crisis:<\/strong> For the unhindered and unrestricted movement of Indian trade and shipping to support ongoing economic development. Think of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Increase maritime exchanges between littoral states.<\/strong> For instance, military drills, cultural encounters, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Information Exchange:<\/strong> To intercept and prosecute vessels and individuals involved in illegal activity, mechanisms and protocols for the exchange of tactically crucial information and intelligence must be put in place.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Common Operational Grid:<\/strong> A common operational grid between the littoral nations is necessary for the effective management of the maritime domain, particularly within a complicated region like the IOR.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India must make improvements to its coordinated patrols with all of the littoral states. 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