Indian Coast Guard

August 26, 2026 12:00 PM

India, Vietnam Coast Guards hold 7th high-level meeting in Chennai to strengthen maritime cooperation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their seventh High-Level Meeting in Chennai on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening cooperation in maritime search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building. The meeting, held on August 25 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation, was co-chaired by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and VCG Vice Commandant Major General Luong Dinh Hung. The tw...

July 28, 2026 3:07 PM

Defence Minister Announces Gender-Neutral Induction, Faster Ex-Gratia Relief for Coast Guard Families

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two major policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), introducing a gender-neutral framework for officer induction and career progression while simplifying the process of granting ex-gratia compensation to the families of personnel reported missing at sea during duty. The reforms were unveiled at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard Paramesh S...

July 25, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 170 people in flood-hit Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has rescued 170 stranded people through a series of extensive flood relief operations across Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and South Gujarat, as relentless rainfall and severe flooding continued to disrupt normal life in the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, the Coast Guard carried out 11 rescue operations since the midnight of July 22, overcoming heavy rainfall, strong currents and challenging weather conditions to evacuate peop...

June 21, 2026 11:34 AM

Indian Coast Guard marks Yoga Day with nationwide ‘Yoga Sangam 2026’ initiative

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with widespread participation across the country through its flagship initiative, “Yoga Sangam 2026,” highlighting transformative role of yoga in fostering holistic health, resilience, and well-being across all age groups. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the celebrations highlighted the role of yoga in promoting holistic health, resilience, and overall well-being across all age groups...

April 30, 2026 7:50 PM

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday held high-level discussions with an Italian delegation, including representatives from Fincantieri, to explore collaboration in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. The interaction, held at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi, focused on potential partnerships with Indian shipyards for future projects, with an emphasis on enhancing vessel capabilities and operational efficiency. Key design features discussed included resilient hulls suited ...

March 3, 2026 3:58 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deals for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, VL-Shtil missiles

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL)-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. The contracts were inked at South Block in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. According to the Ministry, the contract for six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, along with operational role equipment, an engineering support pac...

February 12, 2026 6:37 PM

India signs ₹2,312 crore deal with HAL for eight Dornier aircraft for Coast Guard

India’s defence ministry on Wednesday signed a ₹2,312 crore ($278 million) contract with state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard, as part of its push to strengthen maritime security and boost domestic defence manufacturing. The ministry said the contract was signed under the Buy (Indian) category with HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division in Kanpur and includes operational role equipment for the aircraft. Defence S...

February 1, 2026 8:10 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased ICG’s role as frontline maritime force: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said the operation was carried out during a period of heightened maritime sensitivity, when the ...

February 1, 2026 9:13 AM

‘Source of pride’: President Murmu greets Indian Coast Guard on 50th Raising Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day, hailing the force for its vital role in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests and ensuring safety at sea. The Indian Coast Guard, established on February 1, 1977, is a maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue agency with jurisdiction over India’s territorial waters, including the contiguous zone and the exclusive economic zone. The force was initially pro...

January 18, 2026 11:00 AM

ICGS Sankalp reaches Mauritius to strengthen maritime cooperation

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius on Saturday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region, underscoring India’s commitment to maritime cooperation and regional security. According to the Defence Ministry, the port call is aligned with India’s maritime vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), which focuses on promoting maritime safety, security and e...