Port Blair, Jan 19: The Coast Guard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) has planned diverse activities as part of its 38th Raising Day celebrations. Under the gamut of Coast Guard week- 2014, a Troops get-together was organized for Coast Guard Officers, men, civilians and their families at Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Technology Auditorium, Port Blair on 18th Jan 2014. The event was attended by about 1400 Coast Guard personnel and their families.
The event was graced by the presence of Inspector General VSR Murthy, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (A&N), as the Chief Guest. The event comprised of variety of entertainment program by artists, from various states, as well as song and dance performance by local dance troupe. The Chief Guest awarded trophies for Best CG Sports Unit to Regional Headquarters and ICGS(PB) and Best Coast Guard Sportsman for the year 2013-14 to Lt Col Jayan Varghese.
The Chief Guest in his address highlighted the achievements of the Coast Guard units in the region during the past year in all spheres of CG charter. He complemented the CG units for their proactive role in SAR of fishermen in distress and apprehension of poachers.
He specifically highlighted the CG role in cyclone Phailin and Lehar. IG Murthy also commended the Coast Guard Wives Welfare Organization for being generous in their commitment to social causes. He further encouraged the CG personnel to keep up the good work and be more vigilant in the years ahead. He also thanked the families for their unflinching support to the service. The event culminated with sumptuous community dinner at the venue. A communiqué received from Commandant Rajeev Sharma, PRO, Coast Guard.
