MISSION SAGAR – IV: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 17 March 2022

MISSION SAGAR – IV

□ WHY IN NEWS ?

As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa has arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice.

□ ABOUT :-

◇ SAGAR is a term coined by PM Modi in 2015 during his Mauritius visit with a focus on the blue economy.

◇ It is a maritime initiative that gives priority to the Indian Ocean region for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in the Indian Ocean region.

◇ The goal is to seek a climate of trust and transparency; respect for international maritime rules and norms by all countries; sensitivity to each other`s interests; peaceful resolution of maritime issues; and an increase in maritime cooperation.

◇ It is in line with the principles of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.