New Delhi: The 31st NAVGUARD Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy was held at Nau Sena Bhawan in New Delhi, marking another significant step towards strengthening coordination and maritime synergy between the two maritime forces.
The meeting was co-chaired by Director General of the Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM.
Senior officials from both organisations held detailed discussions on a range of issues aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness. Key areas of deliberation included joint operations, interoperability, training, shared infrastructure, and optimisation of manpower.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard to further strengthen cooperation in safeguarding India’s maritime interests and enhancing maritime security across the country’s coastal and maritime domains.
The NAVGUARD mechanism serves as an important institutional platform for promoting closer coordination between the two forces, enabling them to effectively address evolving maritime challenges and ensure the safety and security of India’s maritime domain.