New Delhi: Rajendra Singh today took charge as the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, the first non-Navy officer to be elevated to the top post.
Mr Singh, who belonged to the first batch of Indian Coast Guard in 1980 and was the Inspector General (West region) during the 26/11 terror attacks, took charge from Vice Admiral HCS Bisht.
Mr Bisht will take over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, an official release said today.
He is the first officer from Coast Guard to head the maritime security agency. The top post was earlier held by officials from the Indian Navy.
Mr Singh was awarded the Tatrakshak Medal (TM) by the President on August 15, 1990. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) on August 15, 2002.
Mr Singh, who belonged to the first batch of Indian Coast Guard in 1980 and was the Inspector General (West region) during the 26/11 terror attacks, took charge from Vice Admiral HCS Bisht.
Mr Bisht will take over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, an official release said today.
He is the first officer from Coast Guard to head the maritime security agency. The top post was earlier held by officials from the Indian Navy.
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Mr Singh was awarded the Tatrakshak Medal (TM) by the President on August 15, 1990. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) on August 15, 2002.
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