Rajnath Singh confers 32 medals on Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service medals on Indian Coast Guard personnel at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 February 2025.
Summary
At the 18th Indian Coast Guard Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 25 February 2025, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presented 32 medals for 2022, 2023 and 2024: six President's Tatrakshak Medals (Distinguished Service), 11 Tatrakshak Medals (Gallantry) and 15 Tatrakshak Medals (Meritorious Service). He called the ICG one of the world's most efficient marine forces and noted that in the past year it apprehended 14 boats and 115 pirates.
Key facts
- Event
- 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony, Bharat Mandapam, 25 February 2025
- Medals
- 32 (for 2022-2024)
- Break-up
- 6 PTM (Distinguished), 11 TM (Gallantry), 15 TM (Meritorious)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard Investiture Ceremony was held at Bharat Mandapam on 25 February 2025, where 32 medals were conferred?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 18th
Rajnath Singh conferred 32 medals at the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.