The 26/11 Mumbai attack prompted a massive overhaul of the country’s coastal security apparatus. Under Phase-II of the Coastal Security Scheme, formulated in the context of the fast changing coastal security scenario in the wake of the attack, a vulnerability or gap analysis exercise was carried out by coastal states and Union Territories. On the basis of this, additional requirements for strengthening the coastal security infrastructure were projected. The National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS) and the Steering Committee for review of Coastal Security in the Union Home Ministry are meant to meet and review the implementation of the coastal security scheme. While India’s coastal security apparatus has been beefed up considerably since the 26/11 attacks, there remain gaps in the implementation of the scheme.

Source: dna November 25, 2016 02:06 UTC