Chennai/New Dehi, Jan. 31 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will commemorate its 50thRaising Day on Sunday 2026, marking nearly five decades of dedicated, selfless serviceto the nation.
From its humble beginnings in 1977 with just seven surface platforms, the ICG has evolvedinto a formidable maritime force comprising 155 ships and 80 aircraft today.
By 2030, the ICG is poised to achieve its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and100 aircraft, firmly establishing itself among the world's premier Coast Guard services, ICGsaid at a press briefing held in New Delhi, details of which was shared by the DefenceMinistry here.
Raised on February 1, 1977, the ICG was envisioned to address emerging maritime challengesand safeguard India's ex...