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20/07/23 06:36 AM IST

DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

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  • DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard. 
DG Rakesh Pal
  • He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
  • He has undergone professional specialisation in Gunnery & Weapons Systems at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi, and an Electro-Optics Fire Control Solution course from the United Kingdom.
  • The Officer holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.
  • He has vast sea experience and commanded all classes of ICG ships namely; ICGS Samarth, ICGS Vijit, ICGS Sucheta Kriplani, ICGS Ahalyabai, and ICGS C-03.
  • The Officer has also Commanded two Coast Guard bases of the forward area in Gujarat - Okha & Vadinar.
  • DG Rakesh Pal was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General in February 2022 and was posted at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
  • He was given the additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in February 2023.
  • During the period, many significant operations and exercises were accomplished that includes the seizure of drugs/narcotic substances and gold worth crores of rupees, rescue of mariners during severe cyclonic storms, joint exercises with the Foreign Coast Guards, anti-poaching operations, humanitarian assistance during cyclones/ naturals calamities and Coastal Security exercises.
  • DG Rakesh Pal was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2013 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2018 for his illustrious service.
Source- PIB

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