The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline from November 19-20, 2025. The exercise included over 6,000 personnel, more than 115 sea and air assets, and a wide spectrum of central and state agencies, ports, and coastal authorities. A wide range of maritime and aerial assets were mobilised, including Indian Navy and ICG ships, ICG Dornier aircraft, Chetak helicopters, Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs), Marine Police boats, Customs & CISF craft and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) resources. The exercise aimed to assess preparedness, strengthen the Coastal Security Network, and enhance synergy among central and state stakeholders. The exercise included 19 central and 13 state agencies, one major port, 21 minor ports and district-level coastal authorities. The entry date for the announcement was 21 NOV 2025 7:19PM by PIB Delhi with release ID 2192653.
Key Entities Referenced
Sagar Kavach-02/25: A comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise conducted along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG): The agency that conducted the Sagar Kavach coastal security exercise.
Maharashtra & Goa: The coastline along which the Sagar Kavach exercise was conducted.
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry which has jurisdiction over the Indian Coast Guard.
Ministry of Defence
ICG conducts two-day coastal security
exercise Sagar Kavach along Maharashtra &
Goa coastline
प्रव तथ: 21 NOV 2025 7:19PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise
Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra & Goa coastline from November 19-20, 2025,
demonstrating high inter-agency coordination, strong operational readiness and robust capabilities to
counter maritime security contingencies, including threats posed by Anti-National Elements (ANEs)
targeting critical coastal assets. The two-day exercise witnessed the participation of over 6,000
personnel, more than 115 sea and air assets and a wide spectrum of central and state agencies, ports
and coastal authorities.
The exercise aimed to assess the preparedness of all participating agencies in handling coastal
security emergencies, preventing attacks on vital coastal installations and further strengthening the
multi-layered Coastal Security Network. It also sought to enhance synergy among central and state
stakeholders responsible for coastal and maritime security. A wide range of maritime and aerial assets
were mobilised, including Indian Navy and ICG ships, ICG Dornier aircraft, Chetak helicopters and
Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs). Marine Police boats, Customs & CISF craft and Maharashtra Maritime
Board (MMB) resources were also deployed, along with boats from the Police & Fisheries
Department, ensuring seamless coordination across all operational domains.
The exercise significantly enhanced interoperability, communication networks & coordination among
security, intelligence and port management agencies. A wide spectrum of 19 central and 13 state
agencies, along with the involvement of one major port, 21 minor ports and district-level coastal
authorities, ensured comprehensive coverage of both sea and shore responses.
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