With reference to Operation Urja Suraksha and the upcoming Commanders’ Conference, consider the following statements: 1. The Commanders’ Conference is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2026. 2. Operation Urja Suraksha was initiated on March 27, 2025. 3. The operation aims to protect energy shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Indian Navy will conduct a three-day Commanders’ Conference starting September 29

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 28 September 2026

Maritime security and energy corridors: a GS2 and GS3 case study on India's strategic interests.

Why in news

The Indian Navy is convening a three-day Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi starting September 29, 2026, to review operational preparedness and priorities regarding West Asian conflicts.

Background

The conference includes discussions on Operation Urja Suraksha, which was initiated on March 27, 2026. The operation aims to protect energy shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Facts for Prelims

FactCommanders’ Conference duration: three days starting September 29, 2026
PlaceStrait of Hormuz: Key maritime passage for energy shipments
S&TOperation Urja Suraksha: Initiated March 27, 2026, to protect energy shipments
PostRajnath Singh: Union Minister of Defence addressing the conference

Prelims practice question

With reference to Operation Urja Suraksha and the upcoming Commanders’ Conference, consider the following statements:

The Commanders’ Conference is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2026.
Operation Urja Suraksha was initiated on March 27, 2025.
The operation aims to protect energy shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The operation was initiated on March 27, 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of securing maritime trade routes in the West Asian region for India's energy security and maritime interests.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Energy security: Vulnerability of energy shipments to regional conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz
Maritime doctrine: Balancing power projection with the protection of international trade corridors
Technological parity: Requirement for advanced naval tech to counter asymmetric threats in contested waters

Keywords: Maritime Security · Energy Diplomacy · Strategic Autonomy · Operational Preparedness · Blue Economy

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