India has been elected as Vice President of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its first General Assembly in Singapore.

• India to host the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference & General Assembly in Mumbai (September 2027).
• Establishment:Founded in 1957 to harmonize global maritime navigation systems.
• Transition to Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO):In August 2024, IALA transitioned from a non-governmental organization to an IGO, following ratification by 34 member states.