Coast Guard Commanders Conference 2021

38th Coast Guard Commanders Conference was held from 9-11 October 2021 at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi. Commanders’ Conference is an annual meet of senior Coast Guard Commanders to discuss and review ICG operational preparedness, future roadmap and macro issues pertaining to Coastal Security and maritime safety. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the inaugural session of the conference on 9 October 2021. He was given an overview on the ongoing developments and future expansion plans of Indian Coast Guard by the Director General Indian Coast Guard. Rajnath Singh in his address lauded efforts of ICG for being the vanguard in the field of maritime search and rescue and pollution response and emphasised to continue drive against contraband and drug trafficking.