Gandhinagar : As part of its Golden Jubilee commemorations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) unveiled a Documentary and Video Book highlighting its 50-year operational legacy at Naya Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
The publication, authored by Dr. Vivek Bhatt, Channel Head & Editor-in-Chief, Gujarat First, was released by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, in the presence of Speaker Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary, Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Kumar Das, Director General of Police, Gujarat, Shri K.L.N. Rao, and Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (North West).
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The documentary encapsulates the evolution of the Indian Coast Guard since its establishment in 1976, detailing its expanding operational mandate across maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue (SAR), anti-smuggling operations, and marine environmental protection.
Over the past five decades, the ICG has emerged as a key maritime force, contributing significantly to India’s coastal defence architecture and ensuring safety in territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The event was attended by senior state officials and defence representatives, reflecting civil-military synergy in strengthening maritime governance.
Operating under its motto “Vayam Rakshamah” (We Protect), the Coast Guard Region (North West) continues to maintain high operational readiness, overseeing maritime security along India’s western seaboard, including critical offshore assets and shipping lanes. The Golden Jubilee initiative aims to enhance public awareness of the Coast Guard’s role while documenting its operational milestones and strategic contributions to national security.