IG Rajan Bargotra takes over as command of Coast Guard NE
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): Inspector General Rajan Bargotra, has assumed charge as Commander Coast Guard Region North East at the Coast Guard Regional HQs here on Wednesday.
The Flag Officer is a sixth batch Coast Guard Officer. Prior to this, IG Rajan Bargotra was the Commander Coast Guard Region East, Chennai.
"IG Rajan Bargotra, an alumni of National Defence College has shouldered many responsibilities in the Coast Guard including Principal Director (Logistics) at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, Chief of Staff, Coast Guard Western Region and Commander Coast Guard District Headquarters no.1 at Porbandar, Gujarat among others. He is a recipient of President Tatrakshak medal for distinguished service and Tatrakshak medal for meritorious service," read a government statement.
After assuming charge, IG Rajan Bargotra stressed on strengthening the coastal security mechanism and to focus on the growth of infrastructure towards supporting expansion plans of Coast Guard.
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