Union Government has appointed Rajendra Singh as the Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), country’s coastal protection force. With this appointment, Rajendra Singh becomes the 1st DG of ICG from its own internal cadre since it was set up in 1978. So far this top post was only held by the officers who were commissioned in Indian Navy. R.Singh will replace Vice Admiral HCS Bisht who has been promoted as the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Naval Command.
About Rajendra Singh:
- Mr. Singh is 1980 batch officer of ICG cadre. Prior to this appointment R.Singh was serving as Additional Director General (ADG).
- He was the 1st officer from the Coast Guard cadre elevated to 3 star officer by the Union Defence Ministry (UDM) during his appointment to as ADG in 2013.
- He has commanded each class of Coast Guard Ship in service, which includes the Interceptor Boat, Fast Patrol Vessel, Inshore Patrol Vessel, Offshore Patrol Vessel & Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel.
- R.Singh has served in various capacities both ashore and afloat and has an impeccable track record in the field of Operations, Administration, HR and Policy and Plans as well.
Awards: He was awarded the Tatrakshak Medal (TM) by the President on Aug 15, 2002.
About the Indian Coast Guard:
- Indian Coast Guard is India’s statutory multi-mission paramilitary organization that protects country’s maritime interests or enforces maritime law.
- It was established on 18th August, 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 and operates under the aegis of Union Ministry of Defence (UMD).
- It has jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Rajendra Singh appointed as New DG of Coast Guard
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