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Port Blair, Jan 31: Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 45th Raising Day on 01 Feb 2021. From a modest beginning with just 07 surface platforms in 1978, ICG has grown into a formidable force with 156 ships and 62 aircraft in its inventory and is likely to achieve targeted force levels of 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft by 2025.
As the fourth largest Coast Guard in the world, Indian Coast Guard has played a significant role in securing the Indian Coasts and enforcing regulations within the Maritime Zones of India. True to its motto “Vayam Rakshamah” meaning “We Protect”, the service has to its credit saving over 10,000 lives and apprehending around 14,000 miscreants since inception in 1977. On an average, Coast Guard saves one precious life every second day at sea.
Read more: Indian Coast Guard to Celebrate its 45th Raising Day Today
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Port Blair, Jan 31: The Free coaching classes for all competitive examinations, initiated by the Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma had an overwhelming response. Hundreds of youths had got themselves registered to benefit.
Read more: MP’s Free Coaching for Competitive Exams Goes Online
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Port Blair, Jan 31: On the occasion of Martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi, who was concerned for leprosy affected persons, a District Level SPARSH Leprosy awareness campaign was inaugurated by Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Deputy Commissioner (SA) at Primary Health Centre, Garacharma for creating awareness amongst the public to remove the stigma and discrimination against persons affected with leprosy.
Read more: SPARSH Leprosy Awareness Campaign Organised to Mark Martyrdom Day of the Mahatma
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Port Blair, Jan 31: Dr. Deepak Vohra, (Retd) IFS & Former Ambassador visited the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 29 Jan 21. He addressed and interacted with the officers on emerging Global Megatrends highlighted how India is making a mark in the world with the accomplishments and remarkable energy of its young population.
Read more: Former Ambassador Dr. Deepak Vohra Visits Andaman & Nicobar Command
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Port Blair, Jan 31: As part of National Immunization Day the Deputy Commissioner (SA) / Chairperson, District Health Society (SA) Shri. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, administered Polio drops at PHC Garacharma. The pulse polio vaccination covers the age groups of 0-5 years’ children.