**Summary of the 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) Meeting**
**Overview**
The 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting was held in Ahmedabad on May 21, 2026. Chaired by Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, the meeting aimed to review and strengthen the security framework for India's offshore installations and critical energy infrastructure.
**Key Objectives and Discussions**
The committee focused on several strategic areas to address emerging offshore security challenges, including:
* **Operational Enhancements:** Improving maritime domain awareness, surveillance capabilities, and joint response mechanisms.
* **Inter-agency Coordination:** Strengthening collaboration between various national and regional stakeholders.
* **Modern Threats:** Deliberating on modern warfare dynamics, specifically unmanned and drone-enabled threats.
* **Regional Development:** Discussing the expansion of offshore exploration activities in the Andaman & Nicobar region within the context of the evolving global and regional security environment.
**Participating Organizations**
The meeting involved high-level representatives from a broad spectrum of military and governmental bodies:
* **Defense and Security:** Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Intelligence Bureau, and State Police forces.
* **Government Ministries:** Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
* **Maritime and Energy Agencies:** Director General Hydrographer, DG Shipping, and the Oil & Natural Gas Commission (ONGC).
**Conclusion**
Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a robust security posture for India’s offshore assets and maritime infrastructure.
**Administrative Data**
* **Release ID:** 2264230
* **Date of Post:** May 22, 2026
* **Visitor Counter:** 460
* **Origin:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence
Key Entities Referenced
Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC): The primary committee responsible for reviewing and strengthening the security framework for India’s offshore installations and critical energy infrastructure.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG): The lead maritime security agency whose Director General chairs the OSCC and coordinates inter-agency offshore security efforts.
Paramesh Sivamani: Director General of the Indian Coast Guard and Chairperson of the 138th OSCC meeting.
Andaman & Nicobar region: A key strategic location identified for expanding offshore exploration activities and enhanced security surveillance.
Ministry of Defence
138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee
Meeting Takes Place at Ahmedabad
Posted On: 22 MAY 2026 5:56PM by PIB Delhi
The 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting was conducted at Ahmedabad on
May 21, 2026 under the Chairpersonship of Director General Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, to
review and strengthen the security framework for India’s offshore installations and critical energy
infrastructure.
The Committee focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, strengthening inter-agency
coordination, augmenting surveillance capabilities and improving joint response mechanisms to
effectively address emerging offshore security challenges. During the meeting, deliberations were held on
the evolving global and regional security environment, modern warfare dynamics including unmanned and
drone-enabled threats, and the expanding offshore exploration activities in the Andaman & Nicobar
region.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Navy, Indian Air
Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas,
Director General Hydrographer, DG Shipping, Intelligence Bureau, Oil & Natural Gas Commission and
State Police forces.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of all stakeholders towards ensuring robust security of India’s
offshore assets and critical maritime infrastructure.
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(Release ID: 2264230) Visitor Counter : 460
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