Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will open the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise.
The exercise will be held off the coast of Paradip on 7‑8 October.
Fifteen coast guard vessels, navy ships, transport airplanes and helicopters will take part.
Thirty‑two observers from thirty countries will attend to learn cooperation.
A simulated scenario includes a passenger aircraft emergency landing in the sea with 228 people and a cargo ship collision.
The aim is to train fast, coordinated rescue actions among sea and air teams.
A board meeting will review ways to make future rescue operations better.
The drill shows how ships, airplanes and helicopters can work as a team.
A pretend airplane will land in the water with hundreds of passengers.
Teams will practice saving everyone quickly and safely.
A meeting will also discuss how to improve real rescue plans.
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