- Govt to boost Coast Guard capability: Defence Secretary Aramane
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NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, MARCH 29
The government is committed to increasing the Coast Guard’s strengths and capabilities so that it can protect the Indian coastline without any trouble, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Friday.
Furthering Infra Augmentation of @IndiaCoastGuard in ongoing visit to #ICG NorthWest Region by Def Secy @giridhararamane
Major facilities like Helipad, Parade Ground, MI Room etc along with 60 Married Accommodation were inaugurated by Mrs Gayatri Aramane on 29 March at Veraval pic.twitter.com/0uSFlR93cx
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) March 29, 2024
The maritime force is also acquiring new capabilities to keep watch on faraway areas in the sea, including the Pakistan coast, he said.
The Centre is trying its best to provide all the required equipment to the Indian Coast Guard, he said, adding the ICG now has several patrol vessels, fast boats and aircraft.
Shri @giridhararamane , Defence Secy is touring @IndiaCoastGuard NW Region from 28 – 29 Mar
Inaugurated Hovercraft Maintenance Unit at Okha today
DG Rakesh Pal DG-ICG, IG AK Harbola Cdr CG Region (NW) & dignitaries fm Central / State Govt witnessed Event@AjaybhattBJP4UK 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/SAzd6Gt5zr
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) March 28, 2024
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane visited the Indian Coast Guard facilities in the North West Region on Thursday and Friday.
During the visit, he inaugurated the infrastructure for the Hovercraft Maintenance Unit (HMU) at Okha in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district. on Thursday. Coast Guard OTM and Married Accommodation at Inaz Village, Veraval was inaugurated by Gayatri Aramane on Friday.
ICG along with the Indian Navy, Border Security Force and Narcotics Control Bureau are working together to stop drug trafficking through the sea route, Aramane said.
Gujarat police are also contributing in the effort, he said, adding all these security agencies are keeping a close watch on the traffickers and points of origin.
@IndiaCoastGuard Air Station Daman in a major tribute to around 4000 Veterans & their dependants residing in Daman, Vapi & Valsad successfully coordinated empanelment of Rainbow Super Speciality Hospital, Vapi under Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme.(1/2) #VeteranWelfare pic.twitter.com/ZTZXis0tAT
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) March 28, 2024
The Defence Secretary was also briefed about the upcoming 200 mtr ICG Jetty Construction work at Okha. He appreciated the role played by ICG, in safeguarding national maritime interests in its area of responsibility.
The hovercrafts are based at Okha and Jakhau for maintaining surveillance in 50 Islands in the Area of Responsibility (AoR), Gulf of Kutch, in the shallow water and marshy terrain along the coast of Gujarat. The field facility for HMU will enable timely technical support, upkeep & maintenance of these hovercrafts which in turn will ensure optimum operational availability and keep them in ever ready state to meet any operational requirement.HMU facilities comprise of ACV parking for technical assistance, Office Building, Workshop and Maintenance Area.
The Coast Guard Residential Area (CGRA) at Inaz Village Veraval includes 60 Nos of Married Accommodations, an all-weather Helipad, living Accommodations for Subordinate Officers & Naviks, a Parade Ground, and a Mess. The presence of a helipad adds a strategic advantage to various operations in Veraval that includes addressing maritime emergencies, search & rescue missions, and surveillance activities.
ICG Regional Headquarters (North West) was established on 16 Dec 2009 at Gandhinagar. It executes ICG’s mandated charter in maritime zones in Gujarat, Daman & Diu.
The ICG is focused on the development of berthing and other infrastructure which underscores, the commitment to equipping with facilities for operating advanced surface and air platforms. In addition to the recently inaugurated Jetty at Vadinar, ICG is also constructing 100 mtr jetty extension at Porbandar and 125 mtr jetty at Mundra in addition to the 200 mtr jetty at Okha.
These events were witnessed by Director General Rakesh Pal, Indian Coast Guard, and Inspector General AK Harbola, the Commander, Coast Guard Region (NW) along with various dignitaries of Central and State Govt.
