A two- day coordinated coastal security exercise " Sagar Kavach - 01/24 " for the state of Andhra Pradesh was conducted on 10-11 July 2024 to assess effectiveness of coastal security mechanism. Various stake holders which including Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, CISF, Customs, RPF and state agencies such as State Police, Marine Police, Fisheries, IB and Port Authorities actively took part in the exercise. Indian Naval Ships along with Coast Guard ships participated in the exercise. Extensive aerial surveillance of coastal area by both Naval and Coast Guard air assets was undertaken during the exercise which was closely monitored at Joint Operations Centre (East), ENC. The exercise witnessed close coordination and synergy of all coastal security stake holders. The exercise has further strengthened the coastal security construct.
