WASHINGTON, Nov 4—India’s growing naval power is now the key to the Quad’s strategy and the long‑term stability of the Indo‑Pacific, a new report said.
The study notes that as China expands its navy and pushes harder in maritime affairs, the Quad’s mission—protecting free, open, rules‑based sea lanes—hinges on India’s ability to secure the Indian Ocean, upgrade ports and shipping routes, and provide joint security tools.
India’s Maritime India Vision 2030, and its roll‑out to 2047, is more than an internal program. It turns India into a backbone of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and a counterweight to shifting power balances in the region. Nearly 95 % of India’s trade by volume travels by sea, so shore security, efficient ports and robust maritime links are vital national priorities.
Through newer initiatives—SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and the Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative—India has moved from a passive player to a net security provider. In June 2025 the first Quad at Sea Ship Observer Mission convened Indian Coast Guard officers with their counterparts from Japan, the United States and Australia, bolstering joint readiness, domain awareness and interoperability. The mission helped counter illegal fishing, piracy and other unlawful acts at sea.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi echoed this vision at the 2025 India Maritime Week, stressing that India’s coastline, strategic location and ambitious Blue‑Economy plans make the country a natural hub for investment and a decisive maritime leader. The question is no longer whether India will shape the Indo‑Pacific maritime order, but how fast and firmly it can use its assets to keep the region free, open and prosperous.
Source: ianslive
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