43rd Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference

The 43rd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference commenced on September 17th and will conclude on the 19th, 2026, at the Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi. This prestigious annual meeting is a critical platform for Senior Commanders of the ICG to discuss strategic, operational, and administrative matters in the context of evolving geopolitical situations and the intricate challenges associated with maritime security.

The primary objective of the Conference is to guide the future direction of the ICG. Raksha Rajya Mantri, Sanjay Seth, delivered an address during today's event, engaging in discussions with Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, DGICG, and other senior Coast Guard Commanders regarding key issues pertinent to national and maritime security.

Additionally, the ICG Commanders will converse with the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff, promoting inter-service collaboration across the entirety of maritime security.

Throughout the three-day proceedings, the senior ICG leaders will evaluate operational readiness, material and logistical provisions, human resource development, training, and administrative actions carried out in the last year. Furthermore, they will pinpoint essential milestones necessary for protecting India’s maritime interests. The ICG Commanders will also assess projects aimed at enhancing Indigenisation under the 'Make in India' initiative, in line with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

As a cornerstone event, the ICG Commanders’ Conference underscores the Indian Coast Guard’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding India’s maritime interests and reaffirms its role as the protector of the nation’s maritime perimeters.