Panaji: A coastal security exercise, ‘Sagar Kavach Goa-01/18’, is scheduled to be held in Goa on April 18 and 19. The objective is to provide seamless seaward cover by all security agencies from the coastal belt area line to the limit of territorial waters: 12 nautical miles. The exercise will also assess the effectiveness of the fishing community in serving as ‘eye and ears’ for early warning of seaward threat.
Under the supervision of the chief secretary, the exercise is being conducted and coordinated by the Indian Coast Guard. Besides, the Indian Navy, Goa police, Goa coastal security intelligence agencies, MPT, ports administration department, CISF, and the Customs will take part in the exercise. The service of Drishti lifeguards present at the beaches of Goa will also be utilised.