PM Modi, Defence Minister laud Indian Coast Guard on 45th Foundation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Indian Coast Guard personnel and ir families on 45th foundation day of force and applauded exemplary service provided by Maritime Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue ncy.  Prime Minister took to Twitter and praised ir "professionalism and impeccable service".

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have also taken to Twitter to praise maritime ncy for playing a "significant role in securing Indian Coasts".

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Scope of activities of Indian Coast Guard

Working with a motto of 'VAYAM RAKSHAMAH' which means 'We Protect',  Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 45th raising Day on Monday as it came into formation on February 1, 1977.

maritime ncy ensures protection of India's water bodies and offshore wealth including oil, fish and minerals. It also assists mariners in distress and safeguards life and property at sea, besides preserving marine environment, ecology and protecting rare species. ncy enforces maritime laws on poaching, smuggling and narcotics. It plays a crucial role in collecting scientific data and supports operations of Indian Navy during a war-like situation.

Indian Coast Guard has saved more than 10,000 lives and apprehended around 14,000 miscreants since its inception in 1977. On aver, Coast Guard saves one life every second day at sea.

(Im: PTI)

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