**Summary of India’s Participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026**
**Overview**
The Ministry of Defence announced that India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation at the World Border Security Congress 2026. Held in Vienna, Austria, from April 14–16, 2026, the forum served as a platform for India to present its strategic focus on robust and resilient maritime governance.
**Delegation and Representation**
India was represented by a three-member delegation led by Additional Director General (ADG) Anand Prakash Badola. The delegation shared the nation’s best practices in safeguarding maritime boundaries and engaged with international stakeholders to discuss emerging security challenges.
**About the World Border Security Congress**
Established in 2012, the World Border Security Congress is a premier international forum. It facilitates dialogue among senior government officials, security experts, and industry leaders regarding:
* Technological innovations in border management.
* Emerging global security challenges.
* Best practices for fostering international cooperation and border safety.
**Key Data and Metrics**
* **Event Location:** Vienna, Austria.
* **Event Dates:** April 14–16, 2026.
* **Lead Official:** Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola.
* **Indian Delegation Size:** Three members.
* **Release Date:** April 17, 2026, at 7:09 PM.
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence.
* **Release ID:** 2253095.
* **Visitor Counter:** 252 (as of the time of the report).
* **Language Availability:** Urdu and Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
World Border Security Congress 2026: An international platform for senior government officials and security experts to deliberate on border management challenges, innovations, and best practices.
Anand Prakash Badola: Additional Director General who led the Indian delegation to showcase the nation's leadership and best practices in maritime security.
Ministry of Defence: The primary government ministry responsible for India's maritime security leadership and representation at the international forum.
Vienna, Austria: The central location where the World Border Security Congress 2026 was held and where India's maritime governance strategies were presented.
Ministry of Defence
India Highlights Maritime Security Leadership at
World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna
Posted On: 17 APR 2026 7:09PM by PIB Delhi
India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international
cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria
from April 14-16, 2026.
A three-member Indian delegation, led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, represented
the country at the international forum. The delegation presented India’s best practices in safeguarding its
maritime boundaries, reflecting the nation’s focus on building robust and resilient maritime governance.
Established in 2012, the World Border Security Congress is a premier international platform that brings
together senior government officials, security experts, and industry leaders to deliberate on emerging
challenges, technological innovations, and best practices in border management, while fostering
international cooperation.****
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(Release ID: 2253095) Visitor Counter : 252
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