Defence Minister AK Antony reviewed the various steps taken to enhance coastal security network in the country. He noted that there has been coordination amongst the stakeholders towards coastal security and assured that Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard will complete their actions on time but that the actions required from other departments and coastal states need to be monitored closely.
Antony reiterated that fishermen are the “eyes and ears” of the coastal security and they need to be an integral part of all our planning. He specially laid stress on strengthening of the Department of Fisheries of States and Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
