SEA VIGIL-24: To prepare for the upcoming Coastal Defence Exercise SEA VIGIL-24, the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Odisha) personnel are conducting a series of Community Interaction Programmes (CIPs). These interactions are aimed to enhance coastal security awareness within the fishermen’s community across villages in Odisha’s six coastal districts.
As part of SEA VIGIL-24, a Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) was conducted. The evaluation involved collaborative efforts by teams from the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, Customs, and other state agencies engaged in coastal security.
This phase of the exercise emphasised assessing the infrastructure and material readiness of essential coastal assets, including Marine Police Outposts, ports, lighthouses, fishing harbours, and fish landing centres. By ensuring the readiness of these assets and raising awareness within the fishing community, SEA VIGIL-24 reinforces India’s commitment to secure and resilient coastal defence.
