India’s Coastal Security Construct – A Holistic Security Perspective

About The Monograph

This monograph explores the Coastal Security Construct in a holistic manner. India’s economic growth and sustainable development is intrinsically linked to seas and oceans around it. It’s leaning on Blue Economy is thus natural. In the maritime domain, development, governance and security are mutually inclusive. Thus, India’s maritime surveillance and governance capabilities will decide its future economic growth.

In India Coastal Security is an ever-evolving construct. The evolution of this construct can be traced back to 1990s when the coordinated efforts by multiple agencies and layered concept of patrolling was evolving. The coastline of India continues to be susceptible to emerging maritime threats. The recent initiatives by Government of India, have given the much-needed impetus for strengthening of the Coastal Security Construct. The study examines all aspects of the Coastal Security Construct and presents an insightful analysis into the evolving perspectives.

About the Author

Commandant Manoranjan Srivastava is a serving officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He has served onboard ICG ships in various capacities. His ashore appointments include duties at Dist HQs and Air Stations. At Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi he has served as Jt Director in various
Directorates and as Director (Coastal Security).

He has undergone Regional Maritime Security Practitioner Course, Singapore. His deputation to the Indian Navy, includes INS Hansa
and National Maritime Foundation. The officer was part of 24th Indian Scientific Research Expedition to Antarctica. He has participated in seminars and conferences on Climate change, Indian Monsoon, Deep Sea mining and Polar Policies.