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Source: The post is based on the article “MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads” published in “PIB” on 30th November 2023
Why in the News?
Indian Navy has successfully conducted the first edition of the MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads.
What is MAHASAGAR?
| Specifications | Details |
| Hosted by | Indian Navy |
| Purpose | It is a high level interaction between the Maritime Heads of the Indian Ocean Region. |
| Full Form | Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region. |
| Aim | To promote security and growth for all in the Indian Ocean Region |
| Participating countries | Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania |
| Theme | ‘Collective Maritime Approach towards Countering Common Challenges’ |
| Significance | This interaction is in line with the Government of India’s vision of SAGAR(Security and Growth for All in the Region). |
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