Coastal Security — Legal Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Coastal Security Scheme Revision 2011	2011	Major revision of the original 2005 scheme incorporating lessons from 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Enhanced technological components, increased budgetary allocation, and strengthened inter-agency coordination mechanisms.	Transformed coastal security from basic patrolling to comprehensive surveillance and intelligence-based operations, establishing the foundation for modern maritime domain awareness.
Maritime Zones Amendment 2019	2019	Updates to territorial waters and maritime zones legislation incorporating new international law developments and technological capabilities for boundary enforcement.	Strengthened legal framework for maritime law enforcement and provided clearer jurisdictional boundaries for security agencies operating in different maritime zones.