<p>Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot took part in the 47th Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) Raising Day event at the ICG headquarters in Panambur on Thursday.</p>.<p>Operational demonstrations by the ICG personnel, including search and rescue (SAR), anti-poaching and medical evacuation using choppers and ships were conducted in the Arabian Sea.</p>.<p>Gehlot, addressing the gathering, said, "Over the past two decades, there has been a significant rise in maritime trade and commerce, which reflects in the growth of the Indian economy."</p>.<p>He emphasised the role of the Indian Coast Guard in protecting the nation's maritime frontiers.</p>.<p>He mentioned that protection, relief, and rescue activities were carried out along 7,500 kilometres of the nation's coastline by the Indian Coast Guard, one of the largest in the world.</p>.<p>The governor lauded the efficiency of the Indian Coast Guard and its commitment. He encouraged the ICG to continue working towards making the country 'Vishwa Guru'.</p>.<p>Karnataka Coast Guard Commander Praveen Kumar Mishra briefed the Governor about major infrastructure projects which are being taken up towards strengthening ICG.</p>.<p>Coast Guard Region (West) Commander Inspector General M V Baadkar was present.</p>.<p>Ananya Shetty, a visitor, said that she is attending the Coast Guard operations for the first time and it is a thrilling experience.</p>.<p>Rescuing people during fire accidents in the sea and also curbing illegal activities, were demonstrated. </p>
<p>Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot took part in the 47th Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) Raising Day event at the ICG headquarters in Panambur on Thursday.</p>.<p>Operational demonstrations by the ICG personnel, including search and rescue (SAR), anti-poaching and medical evacuation using choppers and ships were conducted in the Arabian Sea.</p>.<p>Gehlot, addressing the gathering, said, "Over the past two decades, there has been a significant rise in maritime trade and commerce, which reflects in the growth of the Indian economy."</p>.<p>He emphasised the role of the Indian Coast Guard in protecting the nation's maritime frontiers.</p>.<p>He mentioned that protection, relief, and rescue activities were carried out along 7,500 kilometres of the nation's coastline by the Indian Coast Guard, one of the largest in the world.</p>.<p>The governor lauded the efficiency of the Indian Coast Guard and its commitment. He encouraged the ICG to continue working towards making the country 'Vishwa Guru'.</p>.<p>Karnataka Coast Guard Commander Praveen Kumar Mishra briefed the Governor about major infrastructure projects which are being taken up towards strengthening ICG.</p>.<p>Coast Guard Region (West) Commander Inspector General M V Baadkar was present.</p>.<p>Ananya Shetty, a visitor, said that she is attending the Coast Guard operations for the first time and it is a thrilling experience.</p>.<p>Rescuing people during fire accidents in the sea and also curbing illegal activities, were demonstrated. </p>
