The Additional Director General, Indian Coast Guard, Rajendra Singh, PTM, TM is now designated Director General, Indian Coast Guard.
Singh belongs to Uttarakhand and has done his basic and higher education from Uttarakhand, in his present appointment as ADG, Indian Coast Guard, has proficiently handled the conflicting demands in a continually enlarging charter of duties. Coastal Security, Search and Rescue, Pollution Control, coordination with Coastal States and various stakeholders have been his major thrust areas.
The Flag Officer joined the Indian Coast Guard way back in 1980, when the service was being established. Thus, he is one amongst few serving officers who has not only been witness to Coast Guard’s growth through the years but has also contributed significantly to the same.
The Flag Officer got the rare opportunity and privilege to command each class of Coast Guard ships in service, which includes the Interceptor Boat, Inshore Patrol Vessel, Fast Patrol Vessel, Offshore Patrol Vessel and Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel.
In the eighties, when smuggling was at peak in Indian waters and was a major concern for the nation, Shri Singh was actively involved in apprehending numerous maritime economic offenders. A record seizure is on the name Shri Singh, which was duly recognized with the Tatrakshak Medal (TM); awarded to him by the President of India on 15th August 1990.
During his renowned career, Shri Singh had the opportunity of leading both eastern as well as western front. On the eastern front, he successfully led the ICG efforts in Palk Bay at the peak of ethnic strife. Whereas on western front he led the transformation of the service to counter challenges in the coastal security operations.
His distinguished service was duly acknowledged by the Government of India with the President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) on 15th August 2007.
During the course of his illustrious career, the Flag Officer has served in various capacities, both ashore and afloat. He has contributed to every facet of Indian Coast Guard; efficiently, and with impeccable track record, whether it is Operations, Policy and Plans, Financial Management, Human Resource Management or Administration.
His efforts earned international recognition for the Indian Coast Guard, which remains a silver inning in the annals of the service.
The Flag Officer is married to Mrs. Urmila Singh and has two daughters.