Government has initiated several measures to strengthen Coastal Security. In reply to a written question in Lok Sabha on Monday, the Defence Minister Mr. A.K. Antony said, the coastal surveillance and patrolling have been enhanced for this purpose. He said that Joint and operational exercises are conducted on regular basis among Navy, Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Customs and others to check the effectiveness of the integrated approach adopted for security of coastal areas. Mr. Antony further informed that continuous review and monitoring mechanism have been established by the Government at different levels, which include various agencies, including the State and Union Territory authorities. The Defence Minister informed the House that necessary funds are also made available as and when required.