On 01st Feb 2023, the Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 46th anniversary of dedicated and distinguished service to the nation. This day is an opportune moment to reaffirm our resolute commitment and selfless service for safeguarding the maritime interests of our Nation.
The Indian Coast Guard over these four and half decades has matured into a resilient and professional force standing tall as the fourth largest Coast Guard in the world persistent in its commitment to serve the nation and its countrymen. The Organization has always been a sentinel of selfless service and is widely recognized by the International maritime fraternity.
The spate of achievements during the preceding year underlines our commitment, mission readiness and prowess. The Eastern Seaboard alone has undertaken 130 SAR operations and 06 medical evacuations saving 296 precious lives, apprehension of 117 foreign fishermen along with 09 fishing boats for illegal fishing in Indian waters and seizing of contraband worth 12.76 cr over the high seas.
To celebrate the momentous occasion a ceremony was organized on 31 Jan and 01 Feb 23 at Headquarters, Coast Guard Eastern Seaboard. The event was attended by all CG Personnel, Veterans, senior officers from Indian Navy, CISF, CRPF and dignitaries from Central, State Governments and other agencies. Indian Coast Guard continues to live up to its motto “VAYAM RAKSHAMAH” which means “WE PROTECT”.