S. Paramesh Assumes Role as Director General of the Indian Coast Guard
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | S. Paramesh |
| Appointment | Director General (DG) of the Indian Coast Guard |
| Date of Appointment | Formally appointed a day prior to assuming office |
| Location | Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi |
| Predecessor | DG Rakesh Pal (tragically demised last month) |
| Ceremony | Honored with a ceremonial guard of honour |
| Service Experience | Over three decades in the Indian Coast Guard |
| Key Roles Held | - Commanded Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast - Deputy Director General (Operations and Coastal Security) - Principal Director (Operations) - Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East) |
| Previous Command Roles | - Commander of the Coast Guard Region (East) and (West) - Coast Guard Commander for Eastern Seaboard (July 23, 2018 - August 7, 2023) - Additional Director General of the Coast Guard |
| Education | - National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi - Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington |
| Awards | - President's Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service - Tatrakshak Medal - Director General Coast Guard Commendation (2012) - FOCINC (East) Commendation (2009) |
| Future Vision | - Modernizing the Coast Guard - Enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities - Strengthening coastal security - Safeguarding India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) - Ensuring safety of maritime trade routes - Enhancing search and rescue capabilities - Furthering environmental protection at sea |