Why in News?
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Golden Jubilee of the Indian Coast Guard.
What is the summit about?
- The summit brings coast-guard organisations together to improve cooperation on maritime safety, security and protection of the global maritime commons.
- Preparatory discussions include information sharing, joint capacity building and future maritime partnerships.
- India is linking the summit with its broader MAHASAGAR vision for regional maritime cooperation.
Exam Connect
- Indian Coast Guard → Ministry of Defence
- Indian Coast Guard → established in 1977; Coast Guard Act, 1978
- 5th CGGS → New Delhi, 2027