43rd Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference begins in New Delhi
On 17 September 2026, the three-day 43rd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders' Conference began in New Delhi, with Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth addressing the commanders on the opening day.
Summary
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth interacted with ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani and Coast Guard commanders at the 43rd Commanders' Conference. He praised the ICG as the first responder in distress at sea, saving lives irrespective of nationality. He urged the force to keep pace with technologies such as AI, autonomous systems, cyber and space-based capabilities, and to become a co-creator with start-ups, industry, DRDO and research institutions rather than only a user.
Key facts
- Conference
- 43rd ICG Commanders' Conference, New Delhi
- Duration
- Three days, from 17 Sep 2026
- Addressed by
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
- DG ICG
- Paramesh Sivamani
- Message
- Keep pace with tech; be a co-creator with start-ups, industry and DRDO
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference began in New Delhi on 17 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 43rd
The 43rd ICG Commanders' Conference began on 17 September 2026.
Who is the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard named in the release on the 43rd Commanders' Conference?
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Correct answer: D — Paramesh Sivamani
Paramesh Sivamani is DG ICG; Sanjay Seth is the Raksha Rajya Mantri who addressed the conference.