DIVERSIFICATION OF COAST GUARD ACTIVITIES

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RAJYA SABHA

The activities of the Coast Guard are limited to the duties and functions laid down under Section 14 of the Coast Guard Act 1978. The various activities of Coast Guard are as follows:-

• Safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore terminals and other structures and devices.
• Protection of Indian fishermen.
• Assistance to fishermen in distress at sea.
• Prevention and protection of marine environment.
• Prevention and control of marine pollution.
• Assisting the Customs and other authorities in anti smuggling operations.
• Enforcement of marine laws in force.
• Safety of life and property at sea.
• Collection of scientific data.
• Other duties as may be prescribed by the Government of India.

The Coast Guard duties and functions are statutory in accordance with the provisions of the Coast Guard Act.

This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri George Fernandes in a written reply to Shri Surendra Lath in Rajya Sabha today.