Sagar Parikrama

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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