Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025: President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards On June 4, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presided over the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, where she conferred 92 Distinguished Service Decorations to personnel from the Indian Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently conducted the ‘Sagar Kavach’ coastal security exercise along West Bengal’s 158 km coastline. This two-day operation aimed to enhance the coastal security framework by involving multiple agencies in simulated threat scenarios. The exercise focused on refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and strengthening inter-agency coordination to counter potential threats along…
Indian Coast Guard to Host SAREX-24 in Kochi The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to conduct the biennial Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-24) in Kochi from November 27 to November 30, 2024. The exercise will focus on fostering international cooperation and enhancing operational readiness in maritime search and rescue operations. The event will bring…
Indian Navy Conducts Largest Coastal Defence Exercise – Sea Vigil 24 The Indian Navy recently conducted Sea Vigil 24, the country’s largest coastal defence exercise, aimed at assessing and strengthening the nation’s maritime security. This exercise, which spanned several days, was designed to evaluate the preparedness of India’s coastal security apparatus in protecting its vast…
S Paramesh Assumes Office as New Director General of Indian Coast Guard Introduction to the New Director General S Paramesh has officially taken office as the new Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). His appointment comes at a crucial time when the ICG is focusing on enhancing maritime security, coastal safety, and the…
Indian Coast Guard Participates in 20th HACGAM Introduction to HACGAM The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently participated in the 20th edition of the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM), a significant event held to enhance regional maritime cooperation. HACGAM serves as a pivotal platform for Asian coast guard agencies to discuss and address…
Indian Coast Guard Signs MOU with Hindalco for Indigenous Marine Grade Aluminium The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, to collaborate on the development and supply of indigenous marine-grade aluminium. This partnership aims to enhance self-reliance in…
Indian Coast Guard Inks MoU with Hindalco for Indigenous Marine Grade Aluminium The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindalco Industries Limited, a leading aluminium producer in India. The MoU aims to promote the use of indigenous marine-grade aluminium in the manufacturing of ships and vessels for the…
Indian Coast Guard Inaugurates Aquatic Centre at Mandapam, Tamil Nadu The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inaugurated an aquatic center at Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, aimed at enhancing the training infrastructure for its personnel. The center, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, will serve as a crucial training hub for coast guard personnel, enabling them to hone their skills…
Ministry of Defence Inks ₹588 Crore Pact with TCIL for Digital Transformation of Indian Coast Guard The Ministry of Defence recently sanctioned a significant agreement worth ₹588 crores with TCIL (Telecommunications Consultants India Limited) to execute the digital transformation of the Indian Coast Guard. This landmark pact aims to modernize the communication systems, making them…
