DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

Daily Current Affairs / DG Rakesh Pal appointed as 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: July 22 2023

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DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989.
He has undergone professional specialisation in Gunnery & Weapons Systems at Indian Naval School Dronacharya, Kochi, and an Electro-Optics Fire Control Solution course from the United Kingdom.
The Officer holds the recognition of being the First Gunner of ICG.
He has vast sea experience and commanded all classes of ICG ships namely; ICGS Samarth, ICGS Vijit, ICGS Sucheta Kriplani, ICGS Ahalyabai, and ICGS C-03.
The Officer has also Commanded two Coast Guard bases of the forward area in Gujarat - Okha & Vadinar.
DG Rakesh Pal was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2013 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2018 for his illustrious service.

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