Paramesh Sivamani has officially taken over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). With an impressive career spanning over 35 years, he has held various key positions both on land and at sea.

• DG Sivamani has commanded major ICG vessels, including the Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Samar’ and the Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Vishwast.’
• He has previously led the Coast Guard Regions (East and West) and served as Commander of the Eastern Seaboard.
• He is an alumnus of the National Defence College in New Delhi and the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington.
• DG Sivamani was promoted to Additional Director General in September 2022 and later appointed to the Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi.
• He assumed the additional responsibilities of Director General in August 2024.