Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 49th Raising Day on Saturday( 1 February), marking nearly five decades of dedicated service to the nation.

The President, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Raksha Mantri have extended their heartfelt congratulations to ICG, recognising its remarkable achievements and significant role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.

To mark the day, ICG’s Director General Paramesh Sivamani laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

• ICG began in 1977 with just seven surface platforms.
• ICG comprises of 151 ships and 76 aircraft.
• By 2030, the ICG is poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft, solidifying  its position as one of the world’s premier Coast Guard services.