INDIAN COAST GUARD DAY
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February starts with the celebration of Indian Coast Guard Day. Coast Guard Day is observed to recognise organisations from all around the world that are responsible for maritime security as well as a country’s needs. Volunteering, seeking, and holding rescue operations are all obligations of the Coast Guard, as well as guarding our country’s boundaries.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is the country’s marine law enforcement and search and rescue service, with jurisdiction over all of India’s territorial seas, including the contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. On August 18, 1978, the Coast Guard Act of 1978 formed the ICG, or Indian Coast Guard. The temporary ICG was established on February 1, 1977, to combat illegal trafficking in coastal areas.
The 46th Indian Coast Guard Day will be observed this year in India.
The Indian Coast Guard now has 156 ships and 62 aircraft. By 2025, the organisation hopes to produce 200 ships and 100 twin-engine planes. Following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai in 2008, the Indian government launched a programme to increase the size of the Indian Coast Guard’s force, assets, and infrastructure.
INDIAN COAST GUARD DAY’S THEME
Every year, they choose a theme, however the theme for this year has yet to be determined.
INDIAN COAST GUARD’S WORK
The Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard is based at the Indian Coast Guard’s headquarters in New Delhi. Virender Singh Pathania is the current Director-General.
The Indian Coast Guard is involved in a variety of disciplines. This organisation is involved in a variety of missions. It is a joint effort by the Indian Navy, Customs, and the Police. Different regions are assigned to the guard. The North-West area is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the East region is located in Chennai, the North East region is located in Kolkata, and the Andaman and Nicobar regions are located in Andaman and Nicobar.
How to become an Indian coast guard?
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Recruitment Board hires for the positions of Navik (GD), Assistant Commandant, and Yantrik. The Indian Coast Guard eligibility requirements for the Recruitment Exam 2021 were also announced by the Board.
To apply for the positions of Navik, Assistant Commandant, and Yantrik in the Indian Coast Guard, the candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Candidates between the ages of 18 and 22 are eligible for the role of Indian Coast Guard Navik, according to the announcement (GD).
You must have completed 10+2 with Math and Physics from a Council of Boards for School Education approved education board (COBSE).
Only men are eligible to apply for this position.
The Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Board does not have any experience requirements. As a result, individuals with the appropriate age and educational requirements can take this exam without worrying about their prior experience.