NSA Ajit Doval Commissions ICGS Sajag

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In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval commissioned Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag on May 29 digitally to the Nation for safeguarding India's maritime interests. M/s Goa Shipyard Limited has constructed this ship. Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar, Indian Coast Guard Director General K Natarajan and CMD Goa Shipyard Cmde B B Nagpal (Retd) were among those who attended the event.

NSA Ajit Doval Commissions ICG OPV Sajag Digitally In The Presence Of DG K Natarajan

Doval said the concept of forming ICG came into being post 1971 war, when it was assessed that maritime borders are equally vital as land borders. The blueprint for a multi-dimension Coast Guard was conceived by the visionary Rustamji Committee even as the United Nations Convention of the Laws of the Sea was being negotiated and India’s assets off Mumbai high were growing. The ICG, created through an Act of Parliament in 1978, has traversed a long journey in the last four decades.

The NSA commended Goa Shipyard for indigenously developing ships for the Maritime Armed forces on time with state-of-the-art machinery and the latest technology sensors and equipment that will enable ICG to undertake varied charter of duties within and beyond the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). ICG ships are being built within the country in various shipyards, including private yard in line with GoI’s vision of ‘Make in India’. 

NSA Ajit Doval At The Commissioning Of ICGS Sajag
ICG is a multifarious force, undertaking concurrent operations and being the first responder for any developing situation at sea. Their personnel work in very diverse conditions and circumstances to safeguard the vast coastline. Doval lauded Coast Guard for the support to the coastal populace, as also to undertake diverse roles like SAR, anti-narco ops during cyclones and marine pollution response. ICG has contributed significantly towards saving lives at sea in the recent disaster in Mumbai High. 

ICG plays an important role in supporting the neighbouring countries in IOR. This lean and visible service plays a critical role in anti-smuggling and anti-narcotics, both nationally and internationally. The service has recently undertaken various pollution response, firefighting and interdiction operations beyond IoR when called upon by littoral countries. 

ICGS Sajag After Its Commissioning By NSA Ajit Doval
Natarajan briefed the NSA about a massive firefighting operation being undertaken by the Indian Coast Guard on board a container vessel X-Press Pearl off Colombo. Doval praised the efforts of the service, showcasing its reach and professionalism in this mission. Referring to ICG being the 4th largest in the world with almost 160 ships and 62 aircraft, he was pleased with MoD’s efforts to make this maritime service as one of the premium Coast Guards of the world with 200 ships and 100 aircraft.  

DG K Natarajan Explains About Functioning Of ICG To NSA Ajit Doval
India feels confident with the Coast Guard safeguarding nearly 7500 kms of coastline. The future will see a more complex security scenario and ICG will have greater responsibilities in years to come as India’s maritime zones expand to include entitlements in the Extended Continental Shelf, the NSA surmised, while commending the present leadership of ICG and the highly motivated Tatrakshaks. The service will gear up for any challenge that comes its way in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.



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