Archive · 29 Jan 2026
President Honors ICG Personnel on 77th Republic Day
On the 77th Republic Day, the President of India gave special awards to brave and hardworking Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel.
These awards were for their excellent service in protecting India's seas and keeping them safe.
The awards went to people who showed great courage, skill, and dedication.
Some of these awards were given to people who did very brave things, even after they passed away.
The ICG is very proud of these people and thanks them for their service to the country.
These awards show how important their work is in keeping India's seas safe and secure.
Additionally, on January 20, 28 Assistant Commandants of the 81st batch passed out from the Indian Coast Guard Training Centre (CGTC) in Kochi after completing the CG Law and Operations course.
They were trained in various subjects related to maritime law, search and rescue, and more.
The passing out parade was reviewed by Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar, who awarded the 'Sword of Honour' to the top trainee.
The President of India approved distinguished awards for outstanding ICG personnel on the 77th Republic Day.
Awards recognize acts of gallantry, devotion to duty, and meritorious service in safeguarding maritime interests.
Recipients include ADG Donny Michael, DIG KS Sitaram, IG Iqbal Singh Chauhan, and others.
Awards include Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, President’s Tatrakshak Medal, and Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry).
On January 20, 28 Assistant Commandants of the 81st batch passed out from the Indian Coast Guard Training Centre (CGTC) in Kochi after completing the CG Law and Operations course.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel and trainees of the 81st batch of the ICG Law and Operations course
- What
- Awards for outstanding service and gallantry, and a passing out parade for the 81st batch of ICG Law and Ops course
- When
- 77th Republic Day and January 20
- Where
- India and Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To recognize acts of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, and distinguished/meritorious service in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests, and to mark the completion of the ICG Law and Operations course
Supporters of ICG Personnel
Critics of ICG Personnel
Recognition of Service
Supporters of ICG Personnel
The awards recognize the outstanding service and bravery of ICG personnel, highlighting their crucial role in safeguarding maritime interests.
Critics of ICG Personnel
Some may argue that the awards are politically motivated or do not adequately recognize all deserving personnel.
- Award
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
- Recipient
- ADG Donny Michael, PTM, TM
- Award
- Vishisht Seva Medal
- Recipient
- DIG KS Sitaram
- Award
- President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service)
- Recipients
- IG Iqbal Singh Chauhan, TM, IG Datwinder Singh Saini, TM
- Award
- Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Recipient
- P/Nvk(ME) Saumyaranjan Behera
- Award
- Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry) Posthumous
- Recipients
- Late Comdt Rakesh Kumar Rana, Late Comdt (JG) Vipin Babu, Late P/Nvk(RP) Karan Singh
- Award
- Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry)
- Recipients
- Comdt (JG) Shailendra Singh Bisht, P/Nvk(RP) Gautam Yadav, P/Nvk(RP) Banti Kumar
- Award
- Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service)
- Recipients
- DIG Vinod Kumar Parmar, DIG Arun Kumar Bhardwaj, DIG Sudhakar Patil, Comdt Indu P, P/Adh(RO) Tapas Kumar Banerjee
- Event
- Passing out parade of 81st batch of ICG Law and Ops course
- Date
- January 20
- Location
- Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters, Visakhapatnam
- Reviewing Officer
- Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar
- Award
- Director General Sword of Honour
- Recipient
- Assistant Commandant BGVS Jagan
