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SAFE SEA: Help Fishermen adopt new tech tools, says Nirmala Sitharaman

SAFE SEA: Defence Minister meets Coast Guard commanders

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For further enhancing safety and security at sea, the Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called upon the Coast Guard top Commanders to discuss ways and means to engage fishing communities to adopt technology driven instruments.  

Sitharaman, while inaugurating the 37th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference here, also lauded the exemplary efficiency of the Coast Guard for scientific and meticulously planned development of the organisation to meet the emergent challenges.

She said, “The Indian Coast Guard’s admirable capabilities and relentless surveillance efforts in the vast and expansive maritime zones of India are unmatched in the Indo-Pacific region, and regularly the focus of discussion and appreciation in all international forums.”

The minister also appreciated the Coast Guard’s exemplary leadership and stellar role in protecting the citizens in times of adversity particularly post cyclone Ockhi as well as for the overwhelming response during Kerala floods. 

While complimenting the Coast Guard’s consistent efforts in filling up the gaps in surveillance through Coastal Security Network (CSN) phase-I, she assured that her ministry will ensure completion of Phase-II in a time bound manner.

Director General of Coast Guard Rajendra Singh said that the Coast Guard remains ever diligent in performing its duty of saving life and property.

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The minister also appreciated the Coast Guard’s exemplary leadership and stellar role in protecting the citizens in times of adversity particularly post cyclone Ockhi as well as for the overwhelming response during Kerala floods and complimented their efforts in filling up the gaps in surveillance.

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