Sagar Parikrama

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About Sagarmala Parikrama:

Sagarmala Parikrama journey was virtually flagged off by the Union Defence Minister on October 29 during the Swavlamban event.
It is supported by the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC), and the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX).
The Sagarmala Parikrama aligns with global advancements in autonomous surface and underwater systems, offering transformative applications in both military and civilian sectors.
This first-of-its-kind journey highlights India’s growing expertise in autonomous maritime technology and establishes a significant milestone in developing cutting-edge, unmanned systems for national security.
Applications: It paves the way for future deployment of autonomous vessels in critical sea lanes, coastal surveillance, and anti-piracy operations, expanding the Indian Navy’s operational reach.

Key facts about Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation

It is a three-tiered organization launched by the Defence Ministry.
- Naval Technology Acceleration Council (N-TAC) will bring together the twin aspects of innovation and indigenisation and provide apex level directives.
- A working group under the N-TAC will implement the projects.
- A Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC) has also been created for induction of emerging disruptive technology in an accelerated time frame.

Q1: What is Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)?

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) is the flagship initiative of the union Ministry of Defence. It aims to achieve self-reliance and foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia.

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