RAISING DAY OF INDIAN COAST GUARD

On the occasion of 47th Raising Day of Indian Coast Guard, it gives me immense pleasure to extend greetings and felicitations to all personnel and families of Coast Guard fraternity.

Over the years, the Indian Coast Guard has evolved into a strong maritime force and emerged as an all-weather friend for local populace of these pristine Islands. The timely response of Indian Coast Guard to various distress alerts at sea has made the Isles more safe and secure for various economic activities and thereby, establishing a unique bond with the citizens of A&N Islands.

The Indian Coast Guard is a force multiplier for safety & security of A&N Islands, furthering our anti-poaching and remote Island surveillance efforts. The Indian Coast Guard in Andaman and Nicobar has undertaken Joint Coastal Patrol Sorties with Police and Forest personnel. Besides this, the noble gesture of community interaction programme by the Indian Coast Guard has made qualitative changes in the perception of fishermen towards safety of life at sea.

I once again extend my greetings to all Officers & personnel of Indian Coast Guard and wish them success for all future endeavours.

Admiral D K Joshi

PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)

Lt. Governor, A&N Islands &

Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency