‘Sagar Kavach’-- A two-day Joint Coastal Security Exercise Commenced

Current Context: The ‘Sagar Kavach’, joint coastal security exercise was launched at Paradip Coast, Odisha.

• The exercise is a joint effort of Odisha and West Bengal governments.
• It is being conducted to prevent a repeat of the Mumbai attacks by sea.
• The exercise includes participation from the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, the Odisha Police, the local fishermen, the forest department, and the port marine department.
• Static Part: 
• Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh.
• DG of Indian Coast Guard: Krishnaswamy Natarajan