Gallantry awards to Coast Guard personnel

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar awarded medals to 34 officers of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for gallantry and meritorious service at the National Stadium Complex in the national Capital on Thursday. Senior officers of the Ministry and the ICG were also present.

Five personnel were awarded with the President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM), the highest award for bravery in the ICG, and 29 were honoured with the Tatrakshak Medal (TM).

The Minister lauded the ICG for employing women officers in combat with the successful all-women dornier flight and also the soon to be afloat Platform the ACV (Air Cushion Vessel), for which they are undergoing training at ICGS Mandapam.