♦The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commemorates its 48th Raising Day on February 1. With 158 ships and 78 aircraft, the ICG has grown from its humble beginnings in 1978 with just seven surface platforms. It is expected to reach the desired force levels of 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft by 2025.

♦ The Indian Coast Guard, the world's fourth largest Coast Guard, has been instrumental in protecting India's coastlines and upholding laws in the country's maritime zones. The Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Indian Parliament formally created the ICG on February 1, 1977. The Ministry of Defense oversees its operations.

♦ The Coast Guard Act, 1978 was passed by the Indian Parliament on February 1, 1977, marking the beginning of Indian Coast Guard Day. With just seven ships, the organisation was formally established on August 19, 1978, by then President Morarji Desai.