The Modi Government is all set to appoint a National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) to link between the civilian and military maritime domain with the objective of increasing security of architecture and energy securities of India.
The NMSC will work under Indian National Security Advisor and be the principal advisor of the government on maritime security.
With China moving towards a sea based security canon and a strong way into Indian Ocean through Pakistan and Myanmar, the post of NMSC will be important for maritime and energy security as Beijing plans to reach to Eastern seaboard of Africa through Indian maritime domain.
