Coastal Security- Policy Imperatives for India

Download or read book Coastal Security- Policy Imperatives for India written by COMMANDER HIMADRI DAS and published by National Maritime Foundation. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heinous attack on Mumbai on 26 November 2008 ‘26/11’ brought to the fore the compelling need to strengthen mechanisms for maritime and coastal security in India. This book, ten years after the attack, aims to advance the academic discourse on the subject. The book traces the evolution of the coastal security construct in India and dwells extensively on the multifarious initiatives taken since ‘26/11’. The book also undertakes a comprehensive examination of multiple elements of the coastal security construct, and makes policy recommendations for further strengthening coastal security in India. A useful, updated, and insightful resource for academics, policymakers, practitioners, as also those interested in the subject.