According to Admiral Kumar, India appears to be a growing maritime force. He recognises that NMF made a significant contribution to the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act of 2022’s formalisation. He highlights NMF’s contribution to the creation of the Indian Maritime Security Strategy (IMSS). He emphasises the significance of advancing marine education, research, and employment opportunities.

Admiral R Hari Kumar, the chief of naval staff, stated on Thursday that he sees “signs of an aspiring maritime power” as India turns its attention back to the oceans for economic growth. Admiral Kumar stated during his speech at a gathering organised by the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) that this think tank has made a “substantial contribution” to the formalisation of the rarely acknowledged Maritime Anti-Piracy Act of 2022.

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He was giving the Vice Admiral K. K. Nayyar Memorial Lecture’s inaugural speech.

Admiral Kumar stated that the NMF made a significant contribution—which is rarely acknowledged—to the formalisation of the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act of 2022.

He emphasised the deployment to thwart pirate attempts and said that the Indian Navy has been given a boost by this legislation.

“We must develop a greater awareness of the importance of the seas as a strategic area that affects our economy, security, and environment, in addition to their role as a source of trade. In order to do this, it is necessary to increase consciousness, support maritime research, and advance careers in the maritime industry, according to Admiral Kumar.

We have a unique maritime geography, thus now is a great moment to

“Whether it’s ‘virasat pe garv’ or ‘ghulami ki mansikta se mukti,’ the Navy is changing itself. Although there is criticism from a variety of sources, we are quickly changing. It’s also picking up speed. We wish to stay up to date with national events,” he remarked.

“We’re taking advantage of the youth dividend. Our goal is to become a totally autonomous Navy by 2047, or as Geoffrey Till refers to it in his book Sea Power, a “post-modern Navy.” 2047 is a long way off, so maybe we can accomplish that even sooner,” Admiral Kumar declared.

The nation’s first maritime think-tank, the NMF, has expanded quickly in stature and power, tackling a wide range of subjects and challenges that collectively