Mission Sagar
About Mission SAGAR:
- The `Mission Sagar’ Government of India’s initiative to assist island nations in Eastern Indian Ocean amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Under the Mission, India has sent Indian Naval Ship Kesari to Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles, carrying on board two Medical Assistance Teams, consignments of Covid related essential medicines and essential food items.
- Mission Sagar is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (‘SAGAR’ ) and highlights the importance accorded by India to relations with her neighbouring countries and strengthens the existing bond.
- This mission is in line with India’s role as the first responder in the region and builds excellent relations amongst these countries to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The operation is being progressed in close coordination with the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, and other agencies of the Government of India.
About the SAGAR Programme (Security and Growth for All in the Region):
- SAGAR is a term coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 during his Mauritius visit with a focus on the blue economy.
- It is a maritime initiative which gives priority to the Indian Ocean region (IOR) for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in the Indian Ocean region.
- It is in line with the principles of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
- Through SAGAR, India seeks to deepen economic and security cooperation with its maritime neighbours and assist in building their maritime security capabilities.
Why in News?
- As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port Victoria, Seychelles.
- INS Kesari is carrying a consignment of COVID related essential medicines for the people of Seychelles.
| About Indian Ocean Rim Association
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) is a dynamic inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 22 Member States and 10 Dialogue Partners. Promoting sustained growth and balanced development within the Indian Ocean region, IORA strengthens cooperation and dialogue with Member States namely: Commonwealth of Australia, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Union of Comoros, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Madagascar, Malaysia, Republic of Maldives, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Mozambique, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Seychelles, Republic of Singapore, Federal Republic of Somalia , Republic of South Africa, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, United Republic of Tanzania, Kingdom of Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Republic of Yemen. All sovereign States of the Indian Ocean Rim are eligible for membership of the Association. |
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