India, April 19 -- Positioned strategically at the crossroads of global maritime trade, India has quietly emerged as a trusted partner across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

NEW DELHI: In contemporary geopolitics, naval power extends far beyond mere military might. Nations wield influence increasingly through the soft power tools of hydrography, meteorology, oceanography, and disaster preparedness. Positioned strategically at the crossroads of global maritime trade, India has quietly emerged as a trusted partner across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), championing regional stability and security through proactive hydrographic and meteorological diplomacy.

HYDROGRAPHIC DIPLOMACY India's engagement in hydrographic diplomacy is extensive, syst...