SUBMARINE
CABLES RESILIENCE: INTERNATIONAL
RELATION
NEWS:
International Advisory Body Formed to Strengthen the Resilience of Submarine
Telecom Cables
WHAT’S
IN THE NEWS?
Submarine cables are
vital for global connectivity, carrying over 99% of international data, with
India playing a significant role. The International Advisory Body for
Submarine Cable Resilience, launched by ITU and ICPC, aims to safeguard and
enhance the resilience of this critical infrastructure.
Submarine
Cables and International Advisory Body:
Submarine
Cables:
- Definition: Fiber optic
cables laid on the ocean floor, connecting countries and continents.
- India’s Role:
- Hosts 17
international cables and 14 landing stations in cities like
Mumbai and Chennai.
- Total
capacity (2022): 138.606 Tbps (lit capacity) and 111.111 Tbps
(activated capacity).
- Backbone of
the global digital economy, carrying 99% of international data
exchange.
- Support
critical services like e-commerce, financial transactions, and
global communications.
International
Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience:
- Enhance
resilience of undersea cables to safeguard global connectivity.
- Address
challenges like climate risks, aging infrastructure, and
increasing data traffic.
- Ensures
uninterrupted data flow for economic stability and commerce.
- Meets at
least twice a year to consult on international policies.
International
Cable Protection Committee (ICPC):
- Enhance the
security of undersea cables.
- Facilitate
exchange of technical, legal, and environmental information among
stakeholders.
Source:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2081003