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Coastal Surveillance: Sagar Prahari and Coastal Radar Network
July 19, 20266 min read
Coastal Surveillance: Sagar Prahari and Coastal Radar Network
Introduction
India's 7,516 km coastline, 1,197 islands, and 13 major/200+ minor ports present significant surveillance challenges. The 26/11 Mumbai attacks (2008) exposed critical gaps in coastal security. In response, India built a multi-layered coastal surveillance architecture integrating radars, aerial platforms, patrol vessels, and inter-agency coordination. The Coastal Radar Network (CRN) and Sagar Prahari Bal (SPB) are the backbone of this system.
Post-26/11 Coastal Security Reforms
Institutional Changes
| Reform | Responsibility | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Security designated as Navy's role | Cabinet Committee on Security | 2009 |
| Indian Coast Guard designated as lead coordinating agency | Ministry of Defence | 2009 |
| Sagar Prahari Bal raised | Indian Navy | 2009 |
| National Committee on Coastal Security formed | Coastal security reviewed at Cabinet Secretary level | 2009 |
| Joint Operation Centres established | Navy (Mumbai, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Port Blair) | 2010 |
| Coastal Police formalised in coastal states |
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