The main objective of the
exercise is to protect the waterways and counter terrorist attacks. After the 26 / 11 Mumbai attacks, joint exercises are being started in
coastal ports and cities in the country.
As many as 18 departments,
including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, CISF, Marine Police,
Intelligence Department, Fisheries Department, Forest Department, and Customs
Department, are involved in the exercise, which is undertaken twice every year.
The authorities stressed on keeping coordination among various agencies
to thwart terror threats efficiently. Various departments of Odisha and West
Bengal are involved in this exercise.