US EditionIndian Coast Guard Gears up for 50th Raising Day on Feb 1
The Indian Coast Guard has rescued over 11,800 lives and expanded to 155 ships and 80 aircrafts, advancing India’s maritime security and self-reliance goals.
- New Delhi, Jan 31: The Indian Coast Guard marked its 50th Raising Day this weekend, growing from seven platforms in 1977 to 155 ships and 80 aircraft today.
- Born to meet maritime challenges, the service underlined its role within the PM's Amrit Kaal and doctrines of SAGAR and MAHASAGAR, emphasizing self-reliance and regional security.
- Practically, the ICG notes it maintains vigil over India's EEZ, 11,098.01 km of coastline, and uses ships and aircraft from Delhi headquarters, rescuing over 11,800 lives.
- Locally, outreach programmes showcased by Lakshadweep district headquarters at Kavaratti, Androth and Minicoy included painting, quizzes, ship visits, coastal clean-up and tree plantation, while top leaders extended regards and the ICG gained recognition to preside over the 50th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2025.
- Regionally, the service emphasizes recent deployments and incident responses, aiming for 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030, demonstrating preparedness.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wishes Indian Coast Guard on 50th Raising Day
The Defence Minister in the message noted the efforts by the Coast Guard in "safeguarding our coasts, thwarting illicit activities, responding to natural disasters", underscoring their contribution to "national security and maritime sustainability."
Indian Coast Guard gears up for 50th Raising Day ceremony
Aligned with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’, the ICG is steadily moving towards self-reliance through the induction of indigenously-built ships, aircraft, helicopters, and advanced surveillance systems, while simultaneously prioritising infrastructure development and personnel welfare, the ICG said in a statement
Indian Coast Guard gears up for 50th Raising Day on Feb 1
Indian Coast Guard gears up for 50th Raising Day on Feb 1 The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), established on February 1, 1977 with just seven surface platforms, has evolved into a ''formidable maritime force'' comprising 155 ships and 80 aircraft, officials said on Saturday. The ICG will observe its 50th Raising Day with an event here on Sunday, marking five decades of dedicated, selfless service to the nation, they said. Raised on February 1, 1977, t…
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