Indian Navy warships deployed under Operation Sankalp have been placed on standby for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations due to rising tensions in West Asia.
Operation Sankalp is a maritime security mission launched by the Indian Navy on 19 June 2019.
It was started to ensure the safety of Indian-flagged merchant vessels in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The operation secures sea routes in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the Gulf of Aden.
It aims to protect India’s maritime trade and prevent piracy in the region.
The mission is supported by the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022.