As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa has arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice.

Mission SAGAR, unlike other missions, can create confusion with the name and its purpose. It is not a military exercise. Make note of such special cases. UPSC can ask such questions as one-liner MCQs.

Also note the location of the island country Comoros and its geostrategic significance.

Mission Sagar

• SAGAR is a term coined by PM Modi in 2015 during his Mauritius visit with a focus on the blue economy.
• It is a maritime initiative that gives priority to the Indian Ocean region for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in the Indian Ocean region.
• The goal is to seek a climate of trust and transparency; respect for international maritime rules and norms by all countries; sensitivity to each other`s interests; peaceful resolution of maritime issues; and an increase in maritime cooperation.
• It is in line with the principles of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.

Earlier such missions

• This is the second visit of an Indian Navy ship to the island country within a span of one year.
• Earlier, as part of Mission Sagar-I, in May-June 2020, the Indian Navy had delivered essential medicines to the nation.
• Mission Sagar-II was undertaken in May-June 2020, wherein India reached out to Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros, and provided food aid and medicines.
• Sagar-III was undertaken in Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia.

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