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  • Mar 06, 2024
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WHY LAKSHADWEEP BASE INS JATAYU MATTERS:

Why in the news?

Commissioning of INS Jatayu marks a milestone in strengthening Indian Navy’s presence in Lakshadweep, crucial for regional security.

source:themirror

Highlighting the Importance of Lakshadweep Islands:

  • Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 36 islands, lies strategically in the Indian Ocean, crucial for India’s maritime security.
  • Location straddles important Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs), making it vulnerable to marine pollution.
  • Presence of Minicoy Island strengthens India’s control over maritime highways and counters external influence.
About  INS Jatayu:

●   Second Naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak.

●   Strengthens Indian Navy’s presence and operational capabilities in the region.

●   Signals commitment to security infrastructure and island development.

Key facts about Minicoy island:

●   Minicoy Island is the southernmost island in Lakshadweep and crucial for Sea Lines of Communications.

●   Naval Detachment Minicoy established in the 1980s under Naval Officer-in-Charge.

●   Enhances Indian Navy’s operational capability, facilitating anti-piracy and anti-narcotics operations in the Western Arabian Sea.

About INS Dweeprakshak:

  • INS Dweeprakshak is a Naval Base of the Indian Navy located at Kavaratti in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
  • It plays a crucial role in enhancing security infrastructure at the strategically significant Lakshadweep Islands.