Last Updated on 29 January 2025 IST: Every year 1st February is observed as the Indian Coast Guard Day. This year, in 2025, the day will mark its 49th Raising Day since its founding. We are indebted to every soldier who is guarding our nation, and in the similar way we are also grateful for the Supreme God Who is protecting us by offering His refuge. Let’s discover His identity and read about the day in detail.
Indian Coast Guard Day 2025: Highlights
- The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on February 1, 1977.
- The Indian Coast Guard is properly controlled and operated by the Ministry of Defense.
- ICG began with just seven surface platforms in 1978 and now has 152 ships and 78 aircraft in its inventory, as per the attached press release of 2024. (Source)
- By 2030, it is expected to reach its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircrafts. (Source)
- India’s coastline stretches for 7516.60 kilometres and is one of the busiest routes in the world.
- The Indian Coast Guard currently operates five air stations with ten air enclaves.
What Is the Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard was an organization made up of people from all over the world that provided maritime security while also looking after the country’s needs. This position entails a variety of difficult tasks and responsibilities, including coordinating volunteer efforts, conducting search and rescue operations, and maintaining vigilance along the country’s border. Every year on the 1st of February in India, Indian Coast Guard Day is commemorated to recognise and honor their continued efforts, bravery, and contribution.
History of Indian Coast Guard Day
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was founded by the Union Cabinet on 1st February 1977 under Coast Guard Act 1978. However, it was officially established on 19th August, 1978 by Prime Minister Morarji Desai. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) functions under the Ministry of Defence. As per the GOI’s press release of 2024, ICG has 152 ships and 78 aircrafts and plans to increase it to 200 surface platforms and 100 aircrafts by 2030.
Significance of Indian Coast Guard Day
Indian Coast Guard Day 2025: Indian Coast Guard Day is very vital as it reminds us about the importance of every resource which is safeguarding our coastlines 24×7. This day, however, commemorates the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard and the benefits it has provided to our nations and other forces, allowing us to make a powerful impact and maintain the shield that protects our country from any threats.
Indian Coast Guard’s Coverage
The Indian Coast Guard currently operates five air stations with ten air enclaves, as well as 42 coastal line stations across the country. India’s coastline stretches for 7516.60 kilometres and is one of the busiest routes in the world.
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The Indian Coast Guard operates as a multi-mission organisation. It also involves collaboration with the Indian Navy, the Customs Department, and state and local law enforcement agencies. The Indian coast guard has divided the country into four regions: the North-West, which is based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the East, which is based in Chennai, the North-East, which is based in Kolkata, and the west is based in Mumbai. Also, the Coast Guard in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is based in Port Blair.
ICG 49th Raising Day 2025 Events
Explore the following tweets to know the events organised this year by Indian Coast Guards at their various frontiers:
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Coast Guard Officer Ranks Explained
Officer ranks in the Coast Guard are named the same as those in the Central Armed Police Forces. Officers in the Coast Guard are assigned to one of four branches: general duty, pilot officer, technical officer, or law officer.
Lady Coast Guard Officers
General-Duty Officers and Pilot Officers are two types of Lady Officers who work on shore establishments, air stations, and headquarters. They are not stationed on Indian Coast Guard vessels.
Indian Coast Guard Officer’s Ongoing Operation
Officers of the Indian Coast Guard are currently undergoing Basic Military Training at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, alongside their Indian Navy counterparts. This facilitates the exchange of officers between the two sister services. The Indian Coast Guard Academy is being built in Mangalore, Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district.
The Biggest Protection
Like coastal guards protecting us from the attacks coming through the coastal lines, the refuge of Supreme God Kabir protects us from various hardships which are about to arrive in our future. In the absence of our spiritual protection, we can encounter any sort of problems in our life. And the refuge of God Kabir can only be attained by seeking refuge under His Tatvdarshi Sant, Who is currently Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj.
The Complete Saint
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, the Complete Saint and the singular representative of Supreme God Kabir, renowned as Tatvdarshi Sant according to holy Gita ji, has descended to grant salvation to all pious souls seeking to attain Supreme God Kabir here and beyond. He stands completely on all the definitions of a Tatvdarshi Sant as described in holy Gita ji.
Therefore, in order to know more visit www.jagatgururampalji.org or explore ‘Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’ youtube channel for His spiritual videos.
FAQ Regarding Indian Coast Guard Day 2025
Answer: Indian Coast Guard Day is observed on 1st February Every Year.
Answer: Indian Coast Guard was established On 1st February 1977.
Answer: Paramesh Sivamani PTM TM, is the current Director General of the Indian Coast Guard who assumed the office after Rakesh Pal retired.
Answer: The motto of the Indian Coast Guard is “VAYAM RAKSHAMAH – We Protect”.
Answer: The coastline of India is situated in a total of 7516.60 kilometers long coastline route and became one of the busiest routes at all.
