Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles hold 6th Joint Working Group meeting in Kochi
On 27 June 2025, the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles concluded at ICG District Headquarters No. 4, Kochi (Kerala).
Summary
The 6th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Assam Rifles concluded on 27 June 2025 at ICG District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala and Mahe), Kochi. Discussions focused on interoperability, sharing best practices and cultural exchanges. The two forces have had a formal affiliation since 22 May 2019, signed in Shillong. The JWG is their annual forum for aligning operational practices and sharing resources in training, sports and adventure activities.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 6th ICG–Assam Rifles JWG
- Venue
- ICG District HQ No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe), Kochi
- Focus
- Interoperability, best practices, cultural exchanges
- Formal affiliation
- 22 May 2019, Shillong
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
PIB: the 6th JWG meeting concluded on 27 June 2025 at ICG District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe), Kochi.
The Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles entered into a formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Shillong
PIB: since their formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 in Shillong, the ICG and Assam Rifles have maintained a collaborative relationship.