On February 1, 2023, the Indian Coast Guard will mark its 47th Raising Day. 

The Indian Coast Guard, the fourth-largest in the world, has been crucial in protecting Indian coastlines and enforcing laws in the country's maritime zones. The Indian Parliament's Coast Guard Act of 1978 officially founded the ICG on February 1st, 1977. Under the Ministry of Defense, it runs.

ICG has expanded into a powerful force from its humble beginnings in 1978 with just seven surface platforms. By the year 2025, it is expected to reach its target force levels of 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft. Preventing smuggling through marine routes in its area of duty is one of the Indian Coast Guard's main responsibilities. It has captured drugs and illegal goods worth close to four thousand crores of rupees in the recent year.

About Indian Coast Guard: It is an organisation with many missions. It carries out year-round actual maritime operations. It is capable of performing tasks for both surface and aerial activities.

Indian Coast Guard's Director-General is in charge of the organisation (DGICG). He oversees all operations and exercises general command and supervision from the Coast Guard Headquarters (CCGHQ) in New Delhi.

What is the mission of the Indian Coast Guard?: The Indian Coast Guard's primary job is to combat smuggling through sea channels within its jurisdiction. In the past year, it has confiscated drugs and illegal goods valued close to Rs 4,000 crore. Additionally, ICG has confiscated illegal goods and drugs worth roughly Rs 12,000 crore since its start.

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