India’s coasts have always been vulnerable to anti-national activities. Examine the vulnerabilities and preparedness of India with respect to coastal security.

Approach of the Answer

  • Introduction: Give an Account of various coastal challenge faced by India
  • Body: Discuss the security structures and initiatives by government to deal with these challenges.
  • Conclusion: Conclude by summarizing your answer

Answer

India has a coastline of 7,516.6 km bordering the mainland and the islands with Bay of Bengal in the East, the Indian Ocean on the South and the Arabian Sea on the West.

This long and porous coastline along with adversarial neighbourhood creates multiple challenges for Indian coastal security apparatus.

Coastal Vulnerabilities

  • India’s coasts are characterized by a diverse range of topography such as creeks, small ....
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