V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu initiated the implementation of an advanced anti-drone security system, setting an important benchmark in India’s port-security architecture. It became the first port in India to initiate such an anti-drone system. The project agreement was signed by A. Ganesan, Chief Mechanical Engineer of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, and Anurag Agarwal on behalf of Central Electronics Limited. The project was scheduled to be completed within 3 months.

The system is designed for a complex and sensitive port environment. It uses radio-frequency and radar-based drone detection and jamming capability. A drone detector, drone detection radar and man-pack jammer together provide 360-degree coverage with an effective range of up to 5 kilometres. The system enables real-time detection, tracking, classification and neutralisation of unauthorised drones. It is also linked with the security of strategic assets, personnel and port operations. For exams, this is not just a technology update; it links critical infrastructure protection, coastal security and indigenous electronic countermeasure capability.

The initiative is aligned with Maritime India Vision 2030, the Sagarmala programme and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Its stated focus is to strengthen airspace surveillance, compliance with emerging coastal defence norms and emergency-response preparedness at the port. In static GK, it can be connected with major ports, maritime security, drone technology and governance use of science and technology. In prelims, the location, institution, range and technical components are likely facts; in mains, it can be used as an example for national security and port modernisation.