Former Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar has been appointed as India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator.
The former Indian Navy officer, who superannuated last year, will report to NSA Ajit Doval. The post was created last year in November after the Cabinet Committee on Security’s nod.
The need for the establishment of the Maritime Security Advisory Board arose after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. Till last year, it was pending before the government.
India has coastline of around 7,516.6 km that includes the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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