Rajnath Singh : ‘India Emerges As Security Provider In Indo Pacific Region’

As its capacity to give humanitarian help and disaster relief to its citizens and regional partners has improved in recent years, India has emerged as a regional force and a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific, according to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday.
According to Rajnath Singh, India is working with many partners as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) strategy to promote economic growth and security in the region while tackling concerns like natural catastrophes.
“We have enhanced multilateral partnerships by taking part in regional mechanisms. 
Speaking at the multi-agency Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise “Samanvay 2022,” he said that this had increased interoperability and allowed for speedier response in catastrophes.

He emphasised that Asia, especially the Indo-Pacific area, is vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. He expressed optimism that the “Samanvay 2022” will further enhance disaster management capacities thanks to the engagement of national stakeholders with friendly nations.

Additionally, he stated that in order to foresee natural disasters, a huge population must be informed and moved to safer areas, both of which need the use of strong machines. Collaboration is needed to prepare for disasters because national competencies vary.

Rajnath Singh advised nations to cooperate by sharing resources, tools, and training in order to respond to natural calamities. Through order to foster regional collaboration and best practises, he continued, information sharing in HADR is necessary.

He emphasised that we may lessen the effects of natural disasters by integrating various capacities, utilising knowledge, and utilising new technologies. He believes it is crucial for HADR teams from multiple countries to interact on a single platform given the rising frequency of climate-related disasters.

The Defence Minister spoke at length on India’s effective HADR mechanism, which has successfully supplied relief in both India and other nations. He said that the government’s “Make in India” push has enhanced this framework.

He continued by saying that since the National Disaster Management Policy was created, India’s strategy has changed from being relief-centric to one that focuses on prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, relief, and rehabilitation.

Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Armed Forces’ contribution to civil administration during HADR operations and their role in important HADR missions in the Indo-Pacific region, such as Operation Rahat in 2015 and relief operations in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Mozambique, Maldives and Madagascar.

The Indian Air Force is holding the exercise at Agra Air Force Station from 28 to 30 November.

Representatives from ASEAN countries as well as different national and regional disaster management stakeholders, such as the Civil Administration, Armed Forces, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), NDRF, DRDO, BRO, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, are present at the exercise.

The Defence Minister had earlier participated in the exercise’s capabilities demonstration activities, which included an aerial display with SU-30 aircraft, transport planes, and helicopters.

Additionally, he observed a static exhibit of HADR resources from several organisations, which highlighted India’s expanding disaster management skills. The crowd was mesmerised by the Akashganga team’s presentation.

Senior civil and military leaders, including General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, and others, were there.