The 6th Apex Committee Review Meeting ACRM on Coastal Defence for State of Andhra Pradesh was co-chaired by VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar FOCINC ENC and CINC (Coastal Defence, East) and Dr KS Jawahar Reddy, IAS, Chief Secretary to Govt of AP at HQs, ENC on 25 Oct 2023. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders from Central and State agencies involved in security of our seas and coasts from emerging. During the meeting, participants reviewed status of Coastal Security construct for state and deliberated on ways to enhance our efforts to counter emerging threats. On completion of the ACRM, Chief Secy visited JOC at ENC where he was briefed on how Indian Navy, along with other maritime stakeholders, jointly monitors all activities at sea that affect coastal security.
