Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Indian Coast Guard Celebrates 50th Raising Day
The Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 50th Raising Day by organizing a special event in Versova.
They taught local fishermen important safety skills, like how to send distress signals and navigate safely in the sea.
After the training, they set up a free medical camp to check everyone's health and give out medicines.
There was also a fun volleyball match between the Coast Guard and the fishermen to build friendship.
Important leaders from the Coast Guard were there to talk about how working together is important for keeping the coast safe.
About 250 fishermen and their families joined the event, making it a great day of learning and fun.
The Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 50th Raising Day with a community interaction program in Versova.
Training sessions covered distress signaling, emergency procedures, and safe navigation practices for local fishermen.
A free medical camp provided health check-ups, consultations, and essential medicines to participants.
A friendly volleyball match between the Coast Guard and local fishermen promoted camaraderie and mutual respect.
Key dignitaries emphasized the importance of community partnerships in maritime security and disaster preparedness.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard, local fishermen, and their families
- What
- Community interaction program and medical camp
- When
- During the 50th Raising Day celebration
- Where
- Koli Jamat ground, Versova
- Why
- To enhance the safety of lives at sea for local fishermen and foster community goodwill
- Event
- 50th Raising Day celebration
- Location
- Koli Jamat ground, Versova
- Participants
- 250 fishermen and their families
- Activities
- Training sessions, medical camp, volleyball match
- Key Dignitaries
- Inspector General Rajiv Jain, Deputy Inspector General Sudhakar Patil
