Coastal Security Coordination Challenges
India’s extensive 11,098.81 km coastline, dense maritime traffic, and historical vulnerabilities (notably the 26/11 Mumbai attacks) necessitate a robust, well-coordinated security architecture. Despite significant reforms, multi-agency coordination gaps remain a primary challenge.
Multi-Agency Framework Issues
- Fragmented Institutional Roles: Multiple stakeholders, including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Customs, and Port Authorities, lead to overlapping jurisdictions and diffusion of responsibility.
- Command and Control Gaps: Absence of a single unified command at operational level creates delays in decision-making during emergencies.
- Inter-Agency Information Silos: Inadequate real-time sharing of intelligence among agencies weakens Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
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