Importance of the SAGAR Program
- SAGAR gives India a way to deepen its strategic alliances with other IOR littorals in Asia and Africa.
- Through its capacity-building and capability upgrading programs, SAGAR demonstrates the long-term, transparent leadership position and responsibilities that India is prepared to assume in the area.
- As maritime concerns are now at the forefront of India’s foreign policy, this represents the country’s maritime renaissance.
- When SAGAR is considered alongside other Indian maritime strategies like Project Sagarmala, the Act East Policy, and Project Mausam, India’s role as a “net security provider,” its emphasis on the blue economy, etc., is key relevance becomes clear.
- India can act as a facilitator to foster a favorable environment in the IOR with the successful implementation of all these measures.
Security and Growth for All in the Region ( SAGAR Program )
Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) is India’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean which was unveiled in 2015. There is a growing understanding of the significance of marine cooperation and security. India hopes to strengthen its economic and security connections with its maritime neighbors through SAGAR and help them develop their marine security capacities. For this, India would collaborate on information sharing, coastline surveillance, infrastructure creation, and capability enhancement.