Indian Coast Guard celebrates its 49th Raising Day
On 1 February 2025, in India, the Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 49th Raising Day, with its Director General Paramesh Sivamani laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
Summary
On 1 February 2025, in India, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 49th Raising Day; Director General Paramesh Sivamani laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Starting in 1977 with seven surface platforms, the ICG now has 151 ships and 76 aircraft and aims to reach 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030. Its motto is 'Vayam Rakshamah' (We Protect). The ICG has saved over 11,730 lives since inception, including 169 in the past year, across the 4.6 million sq km Indian Search and Rescue Region, and is the designated authority for oil spill response in Indian waters.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 Feb 2025 (49th Raising Day)
- Director General
- Paramesh Sivamani
- Raised
- 1977, with seven surface platforms
- Force level
- 151 ships, 76 aircraft; target 200 platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030
- Motto
- Vayam Rakshamah (We Protect)
- Lives saved
- Over 11,730 since inception; 169 in the past year
- Search and Rescue Region
- 4.6 million sq km
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the motto of the Indian Coast Guard, which celebrated its 49th Raising Day on 1 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vayam Rakshamah
PIB (1 Feb 2025): with its motto 'Vayam Rakshamah' (We Protect), the ICG has ensured the safety and security of India's maritime zones.
As of its 49th Raising Day on 1 February 2025, what was the Indian Coast Guard's force level?
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Correct answer: C — 151 ships and 76 aircraft
PIB (1 Feb 2025): the ICG now comprises 151 ships and 76 aircraft; 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft is its 2030 target.