Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced two landmark policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on July 28, 2026. First, Gender-Neutral Induction — making women eligible for all positions in the Coast Guard including combat roles, for the first time in the force's history. Second, Simplified Family Relief Process — streamlining and expediting the compensation and relief procedures for families of Coast Guard martyrs. The Indian Coast Guard was established on February 1, 1977 under the Coast Guard Act 1978, and functions under the Ministry of Defence with DG Rakesh Pal.
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Rajnath Singh Announces Two Policy Reforms for Indian Coast Guard — Gender-Neutral Induction and Simplified Family Relief
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- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced two landmark policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on July 28, 2026
- First, Gender-Neutral Induction — making women eligible for all positions in the Coast Guard including combat roles, for the first time in the force's history
- Second, Simplified Family Relief Process — streamlining and expediting the compensation and relief procedures for families of Coast Guard martyrs
- The Indian Coast Guard was established on February 1, 1977 under the Coast Guard Act 1978, and functions under the Ministry of Defence with DG Rakesh Pal
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• Indian Coast Guard: 2 policy reforms by Rajnath Singh (July 28, 2026) at Kartavya Bhawan-2 • Reform 1: Gender-Neutral Induction — women eligible for all roles including combat (first time) • Reform 2: Simplified Family Relief Process for Coast Guard martyrs' families • Indian Coast Guard: est. February 1, 1977; Ministry of Defence; DG: Rakesh Pal; HQ New Delhi
