32 Officers Graduate from Coast Guard Training Program

Rapid Summary

• Thirty-two Assistant Commandants from the 80th batch of Indian Coast Guard successfully graduated on July 29, 2025, completing their Coast Guard Law and Operations course.
• The passing-out parade (POP) was held at District Headquarters No. 4,Kochi,and reviewed by Inspector General Datwinder Singh Saini,TM,Commander of the Coast Guard Region (East).
• The officers underwent an 11-week training program that included Maritime Law,Search and Rescue Operations,Fisheries Monitoring and Control,Marine Pollution Prevention,among other topics central to the ICG Charter of Duties.
• Assistant commandant B.G.V.S. Jagan was awarded Best in Academics for achieving top marks during the course.
• assistant Commandant Yatesh Rawat received the prestigious Director General’s Sword of Honour for securing first position in overall merit within Batch 79.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The successful graduation ceremony highlights the continued efforts by india’s maritime arm in bolstering its capacity for coastal security and environmental protection. The rigorous curriculum aimed at equipping officers with expertise across diverse areas such as operations management and legal frameworks reflects a growing emphasis on preparedness amidst evolving maritime challenges like pollution control and fisheries monitoring.Recognition awarded to individual officers further underscores meritocratic principles within these institutions that may encourage future excellence. Strengthened training programs signify steps toward ensuring robust operational readiness along india’s vast coastline.Read more: The hindu