Paramesh Sivamani

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Director General

Paramesh Sivamani

AVSM, PTM, TM
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Paramesh Sivamani
Born1967 (1967)
Chennai, India
AllegianceFlag of India.svg  India
Service / branchIndian Coast Guard flag.svg  Indian Coast Guard
Years of service1989 – Present
Rank Indian Coast Guard OF-8 Shoulder.svg Indian Coast Guard OF-8.svg Director General [1]
Commands
  • Additional Director General
  • Coast Guard Commander, Eastern Seaboard
  • Commander, Coast Guard Region (W)
  • Commander, Coast Guard Region (E)
  • Dy Director General (Ops & CS),CGHQ
  • Principal Director (Operations),CGHQ
  • Director (Operations), CGHQ
  • Chief Staff Officer (Operations)
  • Coast Guard Region (East)
  • ICGS Samar
  • ICGS Vishwast
  • ICGS Annie Besant
  • ICGS Avvaiyar
Awards Ati Vishisht Seva Medal ribbon.svg Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
President's Tatrakshak Medal.jpg President's Tatrakshak Medal
Tatrakshak Medal.jpg Tatrakshak Medal

Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM (born 1967) [2] is a serving Flag Officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He currently serves as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). [3] [4] [5] Prior to his appointment, he served as the 7th Additional Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.

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Prior to this he was serving on the appointment of Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard), he has also served as the Commander Coast Guard Region (West) and Coast Guard Region (East).

Early life and education

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard is an alumnus of Cochin University of Science & Technology and the University of Madras. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. He pursued a Master of Science in Nautical Science and Tactical Operations from Cochin University of Science & Technology in 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Defence Strategic Studies from the University of Madras in 2007, followed by a Master of Philosophy in Defence Studies in 2008, specializing in Research Methodology, Strategic Thought, and Conflict. His academic credentials reflect a strong foundation in strategic and operational studies, contributing to his expertise in maritime security and defense management.

Career

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Paramesh Sivamani DG ICG 2024

Paramesh Sivamani joined the Indian Coast Guard in July 1989. Over his career spanning more than three decades, he has held various ashore and afloat appointments. His commands at sea include major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard, such as the Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and the Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast.

He has served in key leadership roles, including Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard), Commander of Coast Guard Region (West), and Commander of Coast Guard Region (East). Sivamani is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.

Additional Director General

In September 2022, he was promoted to the rank of Additional Director General and assigned to the Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi as the Additional Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. In August 2024, he was given additional responsibility as the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard before officially assuming the position. During his tenure, the Coast Guard conducted several significant operations, including the seizure of narcotics and gold worth crores of rupees, rescue missions during severe cyclonic storms, joint exercises with foreign coast guards, anti-poaching operations, and humanitarian assistance during natural disasters. Additionally, multiple coastal security exercises were carried out under his leadership.

Awards and decorations

Sivamani has been honored with several awards for his service, including the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2025), [6] [7] the President Tatrakshak Medal (2019), and the Tatrakshak Medal (2014). He has also received the Director General Coast Guard Commendation (2012) and the FOCINC (East) Commendation (2009).

Personal life

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ICG DG Paramesh Sivamani with COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Paramesh Sivamani is married to Priya, and they have a son named Pranav. [8]

Promotion history

Sr noRank FromRank ToActingPromotion
1Asst Comdt (GD)Dy Comdt (GD)07 Dec 199507 Dec 1995
2Dy Comdt (GD)Comdt (GD)15 Feb 200215 Feb 2002
3Comdt (GD)DIG (GD)12 Apr 201012 Apr 2010
4DIG (GD)IG (GD)29 Aug 201629 Aug 2016
5IG (GD)ADG13 Sept 202213 Sept 2022
6ADGDirector General14 Oct 202414 Oct 2024

References

  1. ↑ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Coast Guard". www.indiancoastguard.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  2. ↑ "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as Coast Guard chief". The Hindu. 15 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard". Business Standard. 15 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "President approves Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces personnel on the eve of Republic Day 2025". Press Information Bureau. 25 Jan 2025.
  7. ↑ "Presidential awards to honour exemplary service on 76th republic day of indian coast guard personnel" (PDF). Indian Coast Guard. 25 Jan 2025.
  8. ↑ "Director General of Indian Coast Guard". Indian Coast Guard. 27 Jan 2025.
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2024 - Present		Succeeded by
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