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Operation Sankalp
March 7 , 2026
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- 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.
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