Raksha Mantri Inaugurates 41st Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | 41st Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders' Conference |
| Date | September 24, 2024 |
| Location | Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi |
| Inaugurated by | Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh |
| Key Focus Areas | Strategic, operational, and administrative maritime security matters |
| ICG's Role | Monitoring EEZ, preventing illegal activities (terrorism, trafficking) |
| Modernization Vision | Shift from human-oriented to technology-oriented force |
| Indigenous Development | 31 ships under construction (Rs 4,000 crore), indigenous equipment |
| Approvals | Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft, Software Defined Radios, Interceptor Boats, Dornier aircraft, Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels |
| Tribute | Late ICG DG Rakesh Pal |
| Collaborations | Discussions with senior military officials (CDS, CNS) |
| Objective | Enhance ICG's operational effectiveness, align with 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' |