Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated on February 1 every year. It marks the anniversary of the founding of the Indian Coast Guard on 1 February 1977.
The Indian Coast Guard is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India. They are the first line of defence in Indian waters during peacetime.
Its primary responsibilities include ensuring the maritime security of India, enforcing maritime law, protecting the marine environment and resources, and conducting search and rescue operations.
Indian Coast Guard Day is observed to honour the service and sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the Indian Coast Guard and safeguard the nation's maritime interests.
The head of the Indian Coast Guard is known as the Director General (DG). The current head of the Indian Coast Guard is DG ICG Rakesh Pal. He is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined the Indian Coast Guard in Jan 1989.