Indian Coast Guard , Ministry of Defence, Government of India

New Delhi, India
DG Paramesh Sivamani, PTM, TM assumed charge as the 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard. @rashtrapatibhvn @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @giridhararamane @SpokespersonMoD @PIB_India @IndiaCoastGuard
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Always Ready, Always Resolute, Saving Lives at Sea! Acting on vital information from #MRCC #SriVijayaPuram during the intervening night of 24–25 September 2026, @IndiaCoastGuard Regional Headquarters, #AndamanAndNicobar (CGRHQ, A&N), swiftly coordinated a high-stakes #MEDEVAC off #CampbellBay. The emergency operation was launched to aid a 32-year-old #Myanmar National, a crew member of MV WAN HAI 523, who had suffered severe hand injuries following an onboard accident. Despite rough seas and pitch darkness, ICGS C-424 safely evacuated the injured mariner from the vessel. The crew was brought to Campbell Bay Harbour and shifted to the Primary Health Center for urgent medical care. This operation highlights the steadfast commitment of #ICG to safeguarding lives. #MaritimeSafety #VayamRakshamah
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A Raging Inferno. A Heroic Rescue by the @IndiaCoastGuard. In September 2020, when the MT #NewDiamond turned into a floating nightmare, threatening an environmental catastrophe, #ICG stepped into the peril. Despite the heavy constraints of a global pandemic and battling rough waves, ICG's fearless personnel launched a relentless mission. Through sheer determination and expert tactical execution, they successfully brought the roaring flames under control, rescued 22 crew members and averted a devastating oil spill, once again reinforcing ICG's steadfast commitment to safeguarding lives and marine ecosystems. #VayamRakshamah #IndianCoastGuard #MaritimeSafety #MTNewDiamond #OilSpillPrevention #WeProtect #Covid19 #Pandemic #OceanSafety #MaritimeRescue
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Sailing Together , Charting Maritime Cooperation! @IndiaCoastGuard Ship Shaunak sailed from #Chennai on 25 September 2026 for the QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer Mission with six sea riders from member nations. Marking an important step in advancing maritime cooperation and interoperability, this strategic initiative reflects a shared commitment of #India, #Australia, #Japan and the #UnitedStates to uphold a free, open, inclusive and rule-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region. This mission strongly underscores India’s #MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision, reinforcing ICG’s steadfast dedication to collective engagement, professional linkages and a highly secure maritime environment. #ICG #MaritimeCooperation #QUADatSea #MaritimeMissions
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Prepared to Rescue, Ready to Protect! @IndiaCoastGuard Regional HQs (West) conducted the Regional #SearchAndRescue Exercise #ReSAREX26 at #Mumbai on 24 September 2026, in coordination with the Govt of #Maharashtra, Customs, Ports, Fisheries & other stakeholders. The exercise showcased real-time shipborne firefighting, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) and survivor recovery via aircraft and Remotely Operated Lifebuoys. Chief Guest Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS, Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, observed the operation alongside top state government and police officials. As the cornerstone of the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Plan, the #ICG stands as a shield, ensuring no call for help goes unanswered. #WeProtect #IndianCoastGuard #SearchAndRescue #SaviorsAtSea
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Silent Waters. Swift Action. Strong Protection. In Sep 2023, @IndiaCoastGuard mounted a stealth interception off #Uchipuli, #Mandapam, foiling an illegal poaching attempt and recovering 71 kg of #SeaCucumbers valued at ₹31.84 lakh. The seized contraband was handed over to the Forest Department for further investigation. A decisive action reflecting ICG’s unwavering vigil to protect India’s rich marine biodiversity. #IndianCoastGuard #AntiPoaching #MarineBiodiversity #Mandapam #WeProtect
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In Darkness & Rough Seas, Courage Meets Compassion. ​On receipt of information from MRCC Sri Vijaya Puram, @IndiaCoastGuard HQ (A&N) swiftly coordinated a high-stakes night-time #MEDEVAC off Diglipur on the intervening night of 20-21 Sep 26. ​ICG Ship Rajdoot braved rough seas to safely embark a 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member of MV AMRIS, who sustained severe head and spinal injuries following a fall onboard. ​The casualty was evacuated to Diglipur Harbour and subsequently airlifted by an @indiannavy aircraft to Sri Vijaya Puram for urgent definitive medical care at GB Pant Hospital. ​Another life saved at sea through seamless inter-service coordination, and unwavering commitment to safety of life at sea. ​#IndianCoastGuard #MaritimeSafety #SavingLives #VayamRakshamah @MEAIndia
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🇮🇳 Powering Indigenous Maritime Capability! @IndiaCoastGuard inducted ACV H-562, the second indigenously constructed Air Cushion Vehicle, at #Goa on 23 Sep 2026. Designed & built in Bharat, the ACV strengthens maritime readiness, enhances operational reach and reinforces the resolve towards #AatmanirbharBharat. A proud milestone in building a modern, capable & future-ready maritime force. #VayamRakshamah #MakeInIndia #IndigenousDefence #MaritimeSecurity
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Bidding Farewell, Honouring An Enduring Legacy- ACV H-182. @IndiaCoastGuard bid a fond farewell to #AirCushionVehicle (ACV) H-182, at #Haldia on 21 September 2026. This decommissioning marks the end of a glorious era for a vessel that served with unyielding dedication, reinforcing coastal security and safeguarding India's maritime frontiers. The proud legacy of #ACV H-182 will live on, forever etched in our maritime history. #IndianCoastGuard #MaritimeSafety #ICGFleet #CoastalSecurity
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Guarding India’s longest coastline demands relentless vigilance, rapid response and unmatched operational readiness. From the sea to the skies, the @IndiaCoastGuard’s Regional Headquarters (North West), Gandhinagar, orchestrates a formidable shield across #India’s maritime frontier—deploying advanced ships, aircraft and highly trained personnel to safeguard our maritime zones. Ever vigilant - Always ready. The frontline force keeping our waters safe, secure and peaceful. Discover more about RHQ (NW), #Gandhinagar. #IndianCoastGuard #RHQNW #Gandhinagar #MaritimeSecurity #MaritimeSafety #VayamRakshamah
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@IndiaCoastGuard conducted the apex-level Annual Works Conference–2026 on 19 September 2026, chaired by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM, #ADGCG. The deliberations mapped out a strategic framework for accelerated, sustainable and resilient infrastructure expansion across the service. By aligning key operational mandates with long-term capital priorities, the conference aimed to build a modern, capable and future-ready force. #IndianCoastGuard #MaritimeSafety
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@IndiaCoastGuard DHQ-8, #Haldia marked the #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay2026 aligning with the #SwachhataHiSeva and #SwachhBharatAbhiyan at #HaldiaRiverFront on 19 September 2026. The mega drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from #ICG personnel, students, #NCC, #NSS cadets and local stakeholders, underscoring a shared commitment to a cleaner and plastic-free marine ecosystem. #IndianCoastGuard #CleanOceans #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5 #EnvironmentalProtection #MarinePollution @moesgoi
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These jumbled letters hide the ultimate titles of the brave sentinels of the sea who keep a 24/7 steadfast vigil on India's maritime zones. Take a guess to unscramble the word and drop your answers in the comments! #Quiz #IndianCoastGuard #MaritimeSafety #CoastalSafety
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@IndiaCoastGuard Ship Savitribai Phule was decommissioned in a solemn ceremony at Karwar, #Karnataka on 19 September 2026. This memorable event marked the completion of an illustrious chapter of the ship's service and celebrated its exceptional legacy of protecting India's maritime waters. Over the years, #ICGS Savitribai Phule stood as a legacy of strength, enhancing coastal vigilance through its exceptional operational excellence. #IndianCoastGuard #MaritimeSafety #Decommissioning #ICGShip #WeProtect
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@IndiaCoastGuard, in coordination with the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and with the support of the Government of #Goa alongside various partner organisations, successfully led the #InternationalCoastaCleanupDay2026 across 25 beaches on 19 September 2026. This successful drive was conducted in the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Governor of Goa, Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju. Driven by the overwhelming support of around 4000 volunteers, about 3000 kgs of plastic and marine waste was cleared from the shoreline. This initiative reinforces a shared dedication to ensuring cleaner and safer oceans and highlighted the spirit of #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5.0 campaign. #IndianCoastGuard #EnvironmentalProtection #SwachhBharat #MoES @moesgoi
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In line with Hon'ble PM's vision of #SwachhataHiSewa and #SwachhBharat, @IndiaCoastGuard Regional Headquarters, #East spearheaded a massive #InternationalCoastalCleanup Day2026 drive across 17 beaches in #TamilNadu, #Puducherry and #AndhraPradesh, on 19 September 2026. The event was conducted in the distinguished presence of Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, at Marina Beach, #Chennai, and Shri K. Kailashnathan, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of #Puducherry, at Rock Beach. The mega campaign brough together around 7,700 volunteers from State Agencies, #IAF, #CISF, #NSS, #NCC, educational institutions and NGOs, to purge sensitive marine zones of harmful litter. As part of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)’s 5th edition of the "SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar" initiative, the drive successfully extracted and responsibly disposed of 8,200 kgs of waste, underscoring ICG’s unwavering resolve to protect and preserve the environment. #IndianCoastGuard #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5 @moesgoi @lokbhavan_tn @LGov_Puducherry
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Commemorating the #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay2026, around 250 @IndiaCoastGuard members partnered with 50 students from the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) to clean the #Visakhapatnam coastline, today. Together, they cleared nearly 300 kg of marine debris, including plastic bottles, polythene, food wrappers and disposed of fishing nets. This drive was organized as part of the nationwide #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5.0 campaign (12–19 September 2026), encouraging responsible waste disposal and protecting marine ecosystems. Simultaneously, a massive cleanup drive at #JalaripetaBeach united over 1,200 volunteers, including approximately 300 #ICG personnel. The large-scale campaign was organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), underscoring a shared responsibility toward maintaining pristine environment. #GITAM #IndianCoastGuard #EnvironmentalProtection #CoastalCleanup #BeachCleanliness #MoES #INCOIS @moesgoi
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@IndiaCoastGuard, with extensive participation from Government and Non-Government agencies, led a massive coastal cleanup on #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay2026 at #Paradip beach, today. Over 350 volunteers, including students, members of local communities and civic groups, successfully collected 1.2 tons of marine litter and disposed it with assistance from Paradeep Municipality, focusing on reducing plastic pollution and raising awareness for coastal conservation. This successful drive underscores ICG's proactive efforts and commitment toward protecting marine ecosystems. #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5 #IndianCoastGuard #CoastalCleanup #MarinePreservation @moesgoi
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@IndiaCoastGuard District Headquarters 15 #NorthGujarat conducted a coastal cleanup drive on the occasion of #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay2026, on 19 September 2026. The drive brought together over 500 dedicated volunteers from the National Academy of CoastalPolicing (NACP), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) students, stakeholders, #NCC cadets and local Coastal Communities. The participants collected around 920 kg of marine litter from the beach. Driven by a shared vision, this campaign focused on raising ecological awareness and demonstrated ICG's unwavering commitment to secure a sustainable future for our coastlines. #IndianCoastGuard #CoastalCleanup #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5 @moesgoi
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Together For Clean Shores. Together For A Safer Ocean. @IndiaCoastGuard District Headquarters #Maharashtra and units under command at #Ratnagiri #Dahanu & #MurudJanjira marked #InternationalCoastaCleanup2026 and the 5th edition of #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar with an extensive beach cleanup and marine conservation drive on 19 September 2026. The event witnessed multi-agency collaboration, uniting #ICG, #NCC, #CISF, Customs, Coastal Police, Fisheries Department, Civil Administration, Scientific Institutions, schools and youth groups. Demonstrating great resolve, partcipants removed and segregated single-use plastics, discarded fishing gear and non-biodegradable marine litter. This coordinated drive reinforced ICG's proactive commitment to fostering long-term environmental sustainability. #IndianCoastGuard #SwachhBharat #CoastalCleanup #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5 @moesgoi
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Together Towards A Cleaner Tomorrow. @IndiaCoastGuard, in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), successfully conducted the #InternationalCoastaCleanup2026 at #ChowpattyBeach, #Porbandar on 19 September 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic particiaption of over 750 volunteers from schools and colleges, #NCC cadets, NGOs and members of the fishing community, recovering a total of 700 kg of garbage from the beach. This drive highlights ICG's steadfast commitment to ensuring cleaner shores and safer oceans. #IndianCoastGuard #MoES #ICC2026 #EnvironmentalProtection #SwachhSagarSurakshitSagar5
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