ENHANCING INDIA'S MARITIME SECURITY: THE ROLE OF DELHI POLICY GROUP IN ADDRESSING INDIA'S MARITIME CHALLENGES

 India’s geography, with a long coastline of over 7,500 km and extensive maritime interests, makes it vulnerable to a range of maritime security threats. India’s maritime security challenges include piracy, terrorism, smuggling, illegal fishing, and threats to offshore installations. In recent years, China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region and its increasing presence in the Indian Ocean have added to India’s maritime challenges. In this context, the Delhi Policy Group (DPG) has been working towards enhancing India’s maritime security through research, analysis, and advocacy.

Sailing Through India's Maritime Security Challenges: A Comprehensive Approach to Ensuring Maritime Safety and Security

 India’s maritime security challenges have been compounded by several factors. The country’s dependence on seaborne trade and energy supplies, its long coastline, and strategic location in the Indian Ocean have made it vulnerable to maritime terrorism, piracy, and smuggling. The rise of non-state actors such as terrorists, pirates, and smugglers has added to the maritime security challenges. In addition, the increasing presence of China in the Indian Ocean, its growing naval capabilities, and its Belt and Road Initiative have raised concerns about India’s security in the region.

Charting India's Maritime Security: A Comprehensive Strategy for Ensuring Maritime Safety and Security

India’s maritime security strategy is based on a comprehensive approach that focuses on developing robust maritime domain awareness, building maritime infrastructure, strengthening the maritime law enforcement framework, enhancing naval capabilities, and fostering international cooperation. The Indian Navy has been playing a pivotal role in enhancing India’s maritime security by conducting maritime patrols, developing maritime infrastructure, and building maritime capabilities.

The Delhi Policy Group's Efforts towards Enhancing India's Maritime Security: Research, Analysis, and Advocacy

The Delhi Policy Group (DPG) is a non-profit think tank that has been working towards enhancing India’s maritime security by providing research-based inputs, analysis, and advocacy. The DPG has been actively engaging with policymakers, scholars, and experts to develop a comprehensive understanding of India’s maritime challenges and to suggest policy measures to address them.

The DPG has been conducting research and analysis on India’s maritime security challenges, China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean, and the emerging security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. The DPG has also been organizing workshops, conferences, and seminars to promote dialogue and exchange of ideas on maritime security issues.

India’s security challenges are complex and multifaceted. A comprehensive approach that involves developing robust maritime domain awareness, building maritime infrastructure, enhancing naval capabilities, and fostering international cooperation is necessary to address these challenges. The Delhi Policy Group has been playing a crucial role in enhancing India’s maritime security by providing research-based inputs, analysis, and advocacy. The DPG’s efforts towards promoting dialogue and exchange of ideas on maritime security issues are commendable, and its recommendations have been instrumental in shaping India’s maritime security strategy.

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