First National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) appointed
After the 26/11 terrorist attack, India has been making continuous efforts to enhance maritime security. In this regard, with a view to strengthen the maritime security of the country, Vice Admiral (Retd) G. Ashok Kumar has been appointed as the country’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator. This step has been taken with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of the country to ensure harmony between the various defense stakeholders of the country. Last year the Security Cabinet Committee had given its approval for the creation of the said post. The appointment of Kumar, who retired in the month of
Central Govt To Appoint National Maritime Security Coordinator
The central government is soon going to appoint a separate officer for the security of India’s maritime border. In fact, the Group of Ministers formed at the time of the Kargil war had recommended this, on which the Narendra Modi government is preparing to create the post of National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) by implementing it after two decades. NMSC will act as the coordination between civil and military maritime affairs. The NMSC will work under the NSA and will be the principal advisor to the government on maritime security matters. According to the English newspaper The Hindustan Times, according



