{"id":149745,"date":"2025-01-01T19:04:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T13:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=149745"},"modified":"2025-01-01T19:04:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T13:34:57","slug":"coastal-security-scheme","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/coastal-security-scheme","title":{"rendered":"Coastal Security Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s coastal security is under scrutiny as 13 coastal states and Union Territories report critical issues, including non-operational patrol boats, staff shortages, and insufficient funds for training and infrastructure under the <\/span><b>Coastal Security Scheme (CSS).\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A committee under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been tasked with visiting these regions to assess the implementation and formulate <\/span><b>CSS Phase III.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About the Coastal Security Scheme (CSS)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launch and Objective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduced in<\/span><b> 2005-06, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the CSS aims<\/span><b> to strengthen coastal security by equipping states and UTs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the necessary infrastructure and resources to conduct effective marine patrolling. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme<\/span><b> supplements efforts by <\/b><b>the Navy and Coast Guard <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to enhance coastal safety and prevent unauthorized activities along India&#8217;s 7,516.6 km coastline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6988%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Coastal security is indispensable for India due to<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Strategic Importance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India&#8217;s long<\/span><b> ~7500 Km coastline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital for trade and defense.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Terrorism Threat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coastal areas are vulnerable to infiltration by terrorist groups as seen during <\/span><b>Mumbai 26\/11 Attacks.<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Maritime Crime:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Smuggling, piracy, and illegal fishing activities pose significant challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Natural Disasters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coastal regions are prone to cyclones and tsunamis, requiring effective disaster response.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Phases of Implementation<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phase I (2005-2011):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Budget:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b9646 crore over six years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Phase II (2011-2020):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Budget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b91,579.91 crore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementation OF CSS :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Managed by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the scheme relies on<\/span><b> coordination with state and UT governments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for infrastructure, manpower, and operational readiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Challenges Reported<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-Operational Equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many states, such as Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, reported that the majority of boats provided under CSS Phase I are non-functional due to expired maintenance contracts or damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insufficient Infrastructure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> States like West Bengal and Puducherry flagged inadequate funds for jetty construction and incomplete police stations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manpower Shortages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Several states, including Karnataka, rely on outsourced or deputed personnel, with no dedicated marine police staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Recommendations for Phase III of CSS<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procurement of larger, more stable, and cost-efficient boats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance coverage for marine police personnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced training programs for handling marine equipment and operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This evaluation highlights the urgent need for reforms to address existing gaps and strengthen India&#8217;s coastal security framework.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6375%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 111.19%; 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