{"id":6170,"date":"2026-07-28T22:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=6170"},"modified":"2026-07-28T22:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:24:28","slug":"indian-coast-guard-rajnath-singh-unveils-key-policy-reforms-in-indian-coast-guard-to-promote-gender-parity-in-induction-streamline-ex-gratia-procedures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=6170","title":{"rendered":"Indian Coast Guard: Rajnath Singh unveils key policy reforms in Indian Coast Guard to promote gender parity in induction, streamline ex gratia procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\">\n<div class=\"UgCrb clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"XYebw\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"IYpL4\">\n<section class=\"lIbak  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  mR3IZ \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"lIbak\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"dV65i\">\n<div class=\"gF0tM\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132694732,imgsize-125572,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/rajnath-singh-unveils-policy-reforms-for-icg.jpg\" alt=\"Rajnath Singh unveils key policy reforms in Indian Coast Guard to promote gender parity in induction, streamline ex gratia procedures\" title=\"Union defence minister Rajnath Singh in a photograph with defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others during the unveiling of two policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"XsNYN img_cptn\"><span title=\"Union defence minister Rajnath Singh in a photograph with defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others during the unveiling of two policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)\">Union defence minister Rajnath Singh in a photograph with defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others during the unveiling of two policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Defence minister <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rajnath-singh\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rajnath Singh<\/a> on Tuesday unveiled two key policy reforms for the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/indian-coast-guard\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Coast Guard<\/a> (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction and service conditions of officers, and streamlining administrative procedures for granting ex gratia to the families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>The first policy directive establishes a comprehensive, women-centric approach by ushering in a gender-neutral framework for the induction of officers into the ICG. The highlights of the policy include induction of women candidates into both short service appointments (SSA) and permanent appointments on a par with their male counterparts. The SSA has also been opened for male candidates.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>The policy ensures equal opportunities for career progression, commencing right from the ab-initio training phase.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>The existing PA women officers shall also be considered for promotion to higher positions subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions. The existing serving women officers on SSA will also be provided an option to convert their service to a PA, subject to the fulfilment of stipulated conditions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>This progressive step reflects the government\u2019s commitment to \u2018Nari Shakti\u2019 and equal opportunity in the nation\u2019s maritime security apparatus.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>The second policy reform brings relief and administrative ease to the next of kin of the personnel who unfortunately go missing at sea in the line of duty. The policy highlights include the authority to declare an ICG personnel missing at sea while on duty as \u2018presumed dead\u2019 for the purpose of ex-gratia.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>The reform significantly eases and accelerates the process for the grant of ex gratia compensation and terminal benefits to the next of kin.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>This measure ensures that the families of brave personnel are not subjected to prolonged administrative delays during times of mental trauma.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Lauding the ICG for its exemplary service, Rajnath exuded confidence that these forward-looking policies will further strengthen the morale and operational efficacy of the force as it marches toward its golden jubilee in 2027. He reaffirmed Modi-led government\u2019s resolve to strengthen the ICG as a modern, capable and future-ready maritime force.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, DG ICG director general Paramesh Sivamani and other senior officials attended the event in Delhi.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/defence\/news\/rajnath-singh-unveils-key-policy-reforms-in-indian-coast-guard-to-promote-gender-parity-in-induction-streamline-ex-gratia-procedures\/articleshow\/132694730.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union defence minister Rajnath Singh in a photograph with defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others during the unveiling of two policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two key policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting 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