Explanation:

The Indian Navy conducts the ‘Prasthan’ security exercise every six months aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence. This time, it was conducted in the Krishna Godavari Basin Offshore Development Area (ODA), under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command. The exercise saw participation from ONGC, RIL, Vedanta, and AP Marine Police, AP fisheries department and the Coast Guard.