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Source: The post on MAHASAGAR is based on the article “THIRD EDITION OF ‘MAHASAGAR’” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024
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Recently, the Indian Navy held the third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR.
About the MAHASAGAR virtual interaction
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| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. It is the third edition of the high-level virtual engagement. It was initiated in 2023, with growing acceptance among IOR nations. 2. It is conducted bi-annually. 3. During this event, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, engaged with Heads of Navies, Maritime Agencies, and senior leaders from Indian Ocean Region littoral nations, including Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. |
| Focus | “Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR.” |
| Purpose | To serves as the Indian Navy’s flagship outreach program for promoting security and growth through high-level virtual interactions among maritime leadership. |
| Objectives of Exercise | To address the urgent need for collaborative training initiatives to manage shared maritime security issues in the Indian Ocean Region. |
| Focus Areas of Training | i) Focus on Training: Emphasis on quality training and joint training opportunities to build necessary capabilities. ii) Collaborative Approach: Importance of partnerships among IOR littorals to address and mitigate shared maritime security challenges effectively. iii) Capacity Building: Developing skilled manpower across the region to enhance readiness for maritime security challenges. |
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