Lok Sabha Question No. 2224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-06
Subject: Coast Guard Stations
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO, K. KAMARAAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2224

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  MAY, 2016

## COAST GUARD STATIONS

2224.  SHRI  RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO: DR. K. KAMARAJ:

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- (a) the total number of coast guard stations functioning in the country, State / UT-wise;
- (b) whether the Government has taken steps for upgrading existing coast guard stations with latest technologies;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up more such stations in the country; and
- (e) if so, the location-wise details thereof and the other measures taken for enhancing coastal security of the country?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                   (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): There  are  currently  42  Coast  Guard  stations  which  have  been established  along  the  coastline  of  the  country  as  per  the  details  mentioned  at Annexure.   The  Indian  Coast  Guard  has been  suitably equipped  to  protect  the maritime  and  other  national  interests  in  the  maritime  zones  of  India.    Further, acquisition  of  new  equipment,  aircraft,  boats  and  ships  for  Coast  Guard  is  an ongoing process as per the threat perceptions.

(d) & (e): Presently,  there  is  no  proposal  for  setting-up  more  Coast  Guard Stations.    However,  several  measures  to  strengthen  coastal  security  which include improving surveillance mechanism by installation of radars covering the country's  coastline  /  islands  and  enhanced  patrolling  by  security  agencies following an integrated approach.  Joint operational exercises are conducted on regular  basis  among  Navy,  Coast  Guard,  Coastal  Police,  Customs  and  others. Intelligence mechanism has also been streamlined through the creation of Joint Operation  Centres  and  multi-agency  coordination  mechanism.    Additionally, Indian Coast Guard is also organising Community Interaction Programmes (CIP) for  the  fishermen  to  bring    awareness  amongst  fisher  folk  for  strengthening coastal security mechanism.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY GIVEN IN THE PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2224 FOR ANSWER ON 6.5.2016 COAST GUARD STATIONS FUNCTIONING IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY:

| State / UT            | Station       |
|-----------------------|---------------|
| Gujarat               | Gandhinagar   |
|                       | Porbandar     |
|                       | Okha          |
|                       | Jakhau        |
|                       | Vadinar       |
|                       | Veraval       |
|                       | Mundra        |
|                       | Pipavav       |
| Maharashtra           | Mumbai        |
|                       | Murud Janjira |
|                       | Ratnagiri     |
|                       | Dahanu        |
| Goa                   | Goa           |
| Karnataka             | New Mangalore |
|                       | Karwar        |
| Kerala                | Kochi         |
|                       | Vizhinjam     |
|                       | Beypore       |
| Lakshadweep & Minicoy | Kavaratti     |
|                       | Minicoy       |
|                       | Androth       |
| Tamil Nadu            | Chennai       |
|                       | Mandapam      |
|                       | Tuticorin     |
| Puducherry            | Puducherry    |
|                       | Karaikal      |
| Andhra Pradesh        | Vizag         |
|                       | Kakinada      |
|                       | Krishnapatnam |
|                       | Nizampatnam   |
| Odhisha               | Paradip       |
|                       | Gopalpur      |
| West Bengal           | Haldia        |
|                       | Kolkata       |
|                       | Frazerganj    |
| Andaman & Nicobar     | Port Blair    |
|                       | Diglipur      |
|                       | Campbell Bay  |
|                       | Hutbay        |
|                       | Mayabunder    |
|                       | Kamorta       |
| Delhi                 | New Delhi     |

TOTAL:  42  Stations *******