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Indian Coast Guard Day: Observed on Feb 01
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will celebrate its 45th Raising Day on Feb 01.
- The ICG is an armed force of India that protects maritime interests and enforces maritime law.
- The ICG is headed by a Director-General, Vice-Admiral rank of the Indian Navy.
- With just seven surface platforms in 1978, the ICG has grown into the fourth largest coast guard with 156 ships and 62 aircraft in its inventory.
- The ICG has targeted force levels of 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft by 2025.
- Since its inception in 1977, the ICG has saved over 10,000 lives and apprehended around 14,000 miscreants, the agency said.
- Director General, Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan
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