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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security is India's apex inter-ministerial body that coordinates coastal security policy among central and state agencies.
- Who chairs the NCSMCS and why does that matter?
- How does the NCSMCS relate to the three-tier coastal security architecture?
- What is the difference between the NCSMCS and the National Maritime Security Coordinator?
- What event led to the creation of the NCSMCS?

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The National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security is India's apex inter-ministerial body that coordinates coastal security policy among central and state agencies.

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In the wake of the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Government of India constituted the NCSMCS under the Cabinet Secretary to coordinate the Navy, Coast Guard and coastal state police forces.

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