India, as IALA Vice President, takes part in 2nd IALA Council session in Nice
On 9 June 2025 in Nice, France, the 2nd Session of the IALA Council opened, with India participating as Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.
Summary
The 2nd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) was held in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June 2025, alongside the UN Ocean Conference. India took part as IALA Vice President, with a delegation led by T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, who delivered a keynote at the opening session on the work of the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL). He invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. India has been an IALA member since its inception in 1957 and a Council member since 1980 through the DGLL.
Key facts
- Session
- 2nd IALA Council, Nice, 9–13 June 2025
- India's role
- Vice President of IALA
- Delegation head
- T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary (Ports, Shipping and Waterways)
- Upcoming
- 21st IALA Conference, 2027, Mumbai
- Membership
- Member since 1957; Council member since 1980 (DGLL)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In what capacity did India participate in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council held in Nice from 9 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vice President
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council as the Vice President of IALA.
Consider the following statements about India's participation in the 2nd IALA Council session (Nice, 9–13 June 2025): 1. The Indian delegation was led by T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 2. India invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the delegation was led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, who invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. So both 1 and 2 are correct.