Operation Urja Suraksha

The Indian Navy launched Operation Urja Suraksha to secure India-bound energy shipments amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation focuses on escorting and safeguarding critical oil and gas supplies.

Operation Urja Suraksha:

Dimension	Key Details
Launched By	Indian Navy launched the operation
Purpose	Provides escort guidance and protection to India bound energy shipments such as crude oil LPG and LNG
Region	Operates in Strait of Hormuz Gulf of Oman and adjoining Arabian Sea
Context	Provides response to disruption of maritime traffic due to conflict and blockade in West Asia
Strategic Importance	Provides protection of energy supply lines through a major global chokepoint handling large share of global oil trade
Deployment	Comprises deployment of multiple Indian Navy warships including destroyers and frigates for escort missions
Function	Provides real time navigation assistance coordination and safe passage for Indian flagged vessels
Coverage	Provides protection to Indian merchant vessels including tankers and cargo ships stranded or transiting region
Significance	Provides assurance of uninterrupted energy imports and strengthens national energy security