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:
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