Matla Abhiyan: Coastal Security Exercise conducted by Indian Navy

The Indian Navy recently launched a unique coastal security exercise in Kolkata. The exercise was conducted to create awareness about the coastal security to the local community.

Highlights

The Indian Navy conducted the Coastal Security Exercise, Malta Abhiyan in the Sunderbans region and the exercise is unique of its kind. Two naval boats were flagged off the Sunderbans till Hemnagar along the International Trade Protocol route between India and Bangladesh. The Naval officer created awareness to the local community along the route. The route is sensitive as deadly equipment can be dropped off easily and thus it was chosen by the Indian Navy.

Sunderbans

The Sunderbans is a Mangrove Delta Forest formed at the confluence of Brahmaputra, Ganga and Meghna rivers. The Delta is vulnerable for its vastness and complexities. It covers over 10,000 square kilometres in India and 6,017 square kilometres in Bangladesh.

Sunderbans-Heritage Sites

Four Sunderbans protected areas are listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It includes Sunderbans National Park, Sundarbans South, Sunderbans West and Sunderbans East.

The Forest is known for Bengal Tigers and other fauna such as spotted deer, snakes and crocodiles.

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020