The biannual Naval Commanders Conference of 2012 commenced in New Delhi
on 16 Oct 12. This conference is held every May and Oct to discuss
issues of operational relevance, identify capability gaps and to review
the future plans of the Indian Navy. While addressing the senior naval
commanders, Admiral DK Joshi, Chief of the Naval Staff stressed on the
dynamics of current maritime environment and strategic imperatives
thereof. He referred to a wide spectrum of challenges confronting the
nation including Coastal Security and Piracy.
Admiral Joshi highlighted the constant need for synergy and coordination
amongst the various stakeholders viz. Indian Coast Guard, State Marine
Police, Customs, Fisheries dept and other diverse agencies for ensuring
optimum security of the maritime environment. Drawing attention to the
scourge of Piracy, he said that participation by several international
Navies, including the Indian Navy, through well coordinated efforts have
reduced the piracy incidents.
The current pace of growth of Indian Navy makes it one of the world’s
fastest growing Navy. During his address CNS also emphasized the need to
groom human resources to meet the demands posed by new induction of
modern equipment. Discussions, over the next two days, will focus on a
wide range of issues relevant to Navy’s preparedness. They will include
induction of new platforms, creation of infrastructure,
expansion-cum-modernisation of repair facilities, re-vamping of
logistics chains, policy issues pertaining to human resource development
and upgradation of hospitals amongst others.
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