Lok Sabha Question No. 235 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Coastal Surveillance System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.235

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2017

## COASTAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

*235.  SHRI  GAURAV GOGOI:

SHRI  ADHALRAO  PATIL  SHIVAJIRAO:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the existing coastal surveillance system is adequate to guard the entire coastline of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  along with the total number of coastal radar stations set up in the country;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has    recently  decided  to  expand  the  coastal  radar surveillance network to strengthen coastal security and if so, the details thereof and the surveillance equipment / radar / coast guard stations being set up or  proposed to be set up under the network along with the cost involved therein;
- (d) whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  establish  the  National  Maritime  Authority  to ensure  proper  coordination  and  synergy  among  various  stakeholders  involved  in  the coastal surveillance and if so, the details and the present status thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government for increasing surveillance and upgrading and strengthening coastal security infrastructure of the country?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

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(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 235 FOR ANSWER ON 17.3.2017

(a) to (e): Post  26/11,  the  Government  has  taken  several  initiatives  to strengthen coastal security.  A Coastal Security Mechanism in the form of a three-tiered cover comprising Indian Navy (IN), Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and State Marine Police with demarcated areas of responsibility has been put in place.  The Indian Navy coordinates deployment of surface and air assets with the Indian Coast Guard for conduct of the patrols / surveillance. State-wise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for coordination among several agencies on coastal security issues have also been instituted. The existing surveillance system for maritime and coastal security is multi-layered comprising of a number of sensors including chain of coastal radars, Automatic  Identification  Systems  (AIS)  systems,  Long  Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) System, cameras including Night Vision Devices  (NVD).    The  National  Command  Control  Communication  and Intelligence (NC 3 I) Network integrates multiple sensors and databases.  The NC 3 I  system also  networks  15 Naval and Coast Guard Operation Centers and provides for decision support capabilities. Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) Phase-I is already in place  and comprises of 46 coastal radars including 10 in the island territories.  The Phase-II of CSN with 38 coastal radars and eight mobile stations has also been approved by the Government. Further, National Automatic Identification  System  (NAIS)  chain,  comprising  of  87  stations  is  also functional.  Further, to enhance presence of Coast Guard along the coastal areas, Coast Guard Stations have increased from 22 in 2009 to 42 in 2016. National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security

(NCSMCS),  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Cabinet  Secretary,  is  the  highest body  to  monitor  the  progress  in  respect  of  coastal  security  initiatives including any shortfall and decides on measures to plug the gaps.  In view of  the  above,  proposal  to  establish  a  National  Maritime  Authority  is presently not under consideration by the Government.

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