# Paramesh Sivamani

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

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), 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

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

## Promotion history

| Sr no | Rank From | Rank To | Acting | Promotion |
| 1 | Asst Comdt (GD) | Dy Comdt (GD) | 07 Dec 1995 | 07 Dec 1995 |
| 2 | Dy Comdt (GD) | Comdt (GD) | 15 Feb 2002 | 15 Feb 2002 |
| 3 | Comdt (GD) | DIG (GD) | 12 Apr 2010 | 12 Apr 2010 |
| 4 | DIG (GD) | IG (GD) | 29 Aug 2016 | 29 Aug 2016 |
| 5 | IG (GD) | ADG | 13 Sept 2022 | 13 Sept 2022 |
| 6 | ADG | Director General | 14 Oct 2024 | 14 Oct 2024 |