Virender Singh Pathania, PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer. He served as the 24th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.[2] He assumed the office on 31 December 2021 upon superannuation of Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan.[3][4] He is the first helicopter pilot to hold this position.[5] Previously he served as Additional Director General of Indian Coast Guard and Coast Guard Commander of Western Seaboard.[6]
Virender Singh Pathania[1] | |
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 Director General Virender Singh Pathania | |
| Born | 1 October 1963 |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1986–2023 |
| Rank |   Director General |
| Unit | CGHQ |
| Commands |
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| Awards | President’s Tatrakshak Medal Tatrakshak Medal |
Career
editIn the course of a decorated career, VS Pathania commanded Indian Coast Guard vessels of all classes and was awarded President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished service, Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry, and Director General's Commendation.[7]
Pathania's tenure as Director General witnessed the milestone of having attained complete indigenization[8] and a large-scale induction and operationalization of drones in the Indian Coast Guard.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Director General ICG".
- ^ "V S Pathania Takes Charge As Indian Coast Guard Chief". NDTV.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Desk, NH Web (31 December 2021). "LIVE News Updates: Ace helicopter pilot Virender Singh Pathania appointed new DG Indian Coast Guard". National Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bureau, The Hindu (1 January 2022). "V.S. Pathania takes over as Coast Guard Director General". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Ani |. "Watch: VS Pathania receives Guard of Honour on taking over as Coast Guard DG". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Director General ICG".
- ^ "Pathania, VS - Career Summary".
- ^ "Coast Guard 100pc indigenized".
- ^ "Drone Induction in the Indian Coast Guard".
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