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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled two HR policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard on 28 July 2026.
The first establishes gender-neutral officer induction and career progression.
Women can now join through both Short Service and Permanent Appointment streams, on par with men.
The second streamlines ex-gratia payments for personnel missing at sea during duty.
The reforms come as the Coast Guard approaches its golden jubilee.
Maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue force protecting India's maritime zones
General Awareness > Armed Forces and Maritime Security
General Awareness > Defence Current Affairs
GS Paper 3 > Security; GS Paper 2 > Governance
Recruitment that offers the same entry and career routes regardless of gender.
A payment made as a gesture of goodwill or relief, here to families of personnel lost on duty.