Navik Samachar

NAVIK SAMACHARA news letter from Bureau of Naviks

Biannual Jun 2021 Restricted ContentsAll copy rights reserved @ BUVIK

CONTENTSDESCRIPTION

From the desk of Officer-in-Charge, BUVIK

Editorial Team

Administration

Training

Promotion

Record & Confidential Report

Transfer

Do you know?

Release

Bureau Analysis

Worth A Mention

Comics Corner

Moments Captured 

Book Review

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FROM THE DESK OF OFFICER IN-CHARGE(OFFICIATING)FROM THE DESK OF OFFICER IN-CHARGE(OFFICIATING)

It gives me immense pleasure to release the Jun 21 edition ofIt gives me immense pleasure to release the Jun 21 edition of

Navik Samachar.Navik Samachar.

Until last edition, the Navik Samachar was focusing onUntil last edition, the Navik Samachar was focusing on

providingproviding service related information. However, this edition alsoservice related information. However, this edition also

dwells ondwells on data analysis. Data analysis is the process ofdata analysis. Data analysis is the process of

evaluating data using analytical tools to discover usefulevaluating data using analytical tools to discover useful

information which isinformation which is necessary for arriving at informed decisionnecessary for arriving at informed decision

making. This also removes subjectivity amongst the staff ofmaking. This also removes subjectivity amongst the staff of

Bureau in decision making.Bureau in decision making.

Bureau isBureau is nimble, proactive and adaptivenimble, proactive and adaptive to embrace newto embrace new

technology not only to be transparent and fair to one and all buttechnology not only to be transparent and fair to one and all but

also to digitalise data and aim towards paperless office.also to digitalise data and aim towards paperless office.

The information contained in this edition in the form ofThe information contained in this edition in the form of

achievements will certainly motivate Coast Guard Enrolledachievements will certainly motivate Coast Guard Enrolled

Persons to walk a mile extra to achieve organisational goal.Persons to walk a mile extra to achieve organisational goal.

The Bureau strived amid pandemic to continue sharpening theThe Bureau strived amid pandemic to continue sharpening the

skill of Coast Guard Enrolled Persons by in-house training. Weskill of Coast Guard Enrolled Persons by in-house training. We

decided to achieve minimum use of paper not only to savedecided to achieve minimum use of paper not only to save

environment but also to achieve speedy communication andenvironment but also to achieve speedy communication and

preserving documents in digital format.preserving documents in digital format.

I am sanguineI am sanguine that this Navik Samachar will spread awarenessthat this Navik Samachar will spread awareness

amongst Coast Guard Enrolled Persons and motivate them toamongst Coast Guard Enrolled Persons and motivate them to

perform better. I compliment the editorial team for a their greatperform better. I compliment the editorial team for a their great

effort in putting together this well-researched and informativeeffort in putting together this well-researched and informative

edition.edition.

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FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAMFROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM

avik Samachar is biannual magazine that gives insightavik Samachar is biannual magazine that gives insightof information, achievement, recent developments happening inof information, achievement, recent developments happening inBureau of Naviks and activities pertaining to EnrolledBureau of Naviks and activities pertaining to EnrolledPersonnel so as to make acquaintance easy for an EP with thePersonnel so as to make acquaintance easy for an EP with theservice.service. IIn this digital edition, as a pioneer initiative, two welln this digital edition, as a pioneer initiative, two wellresearched articles are included as feed for thought of everyresearched articles are included as feed for thought of everyEnrolled Personnel. Also, a new section is introduced where,Enrolled Personnel. Also, a new section is introduced where,subordinate officers are given a chance to share theirsubordinate officers are given a chance to share theirexperience with Indian Coast Guard and how the individual asexperience with Indian Coast Guard and how the individual aswell as the service have benefited from each other. A columnwell as the service have benefited from each other. A column“Worth a Mention” and a dedicated cartoon space is introduced“Worth a Mention” and a dedicated cartoon space is introducedto honour the achievements and showcase the talents of theto honour the achievements and showcase the talents of theindividual.individual.

Despite working on a tight deadline, Bureau is committed toDespite working on a tight deadline, Bureau is committed toleave no stone unturned in search of opportunities to bringleave no stone unturned in search of opportunities to bringexcellence in personal and professional growth. This magazineexcellence in personal and professional growth. This magazineis made with in-house expertise only with a new look.is made with in-house expertise only with a new look.

The articles recorded in this edition are based on experienceThe articles recorded in this edition are based on experienceof our EPs in field. The editorial team is grateful to everyoneof our EPs in field. The editorial team is grateful to everyonefor contribution in sharing their experience andfor contribution in sharing their experience andarticles/sketches.articles/sketches.

We are also thankful to our esteemed readers of NavikWe are also thankful to our esteemed readers of NavikSamachar and inputs that makes it more meaningful and worthSamachar and inputs that makes it more meaningful and worthpublishing.publishing.

We look forward for support and contribution in the fieldWe look forward for support and contribution in the fieldof Human Resource Management to implement at Bureau forof Human Resource Management to implement at Bureau forthe better future of this organisation.the better future of this organisation.

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ADMINISTRATION

Achievement in Sports

Master Gedala Dillaswar Rao (Son of Bhima Rao Gadela,EF-S, 09041-Y) is an international Para-Badminton playerwith 45% loco-motor disability by birth.

Despite his physical restrictions, fought against all odds andaccomplished remarkable milestones in representing India atmany international tournaments bringing laurels to the Nation.

He is ranked 26th in the world with 02 Medals to his creditand has a National ranking of 7th with 13 Medals.

Coast Guard Headquarters has extended financial support ofRs.1,50,000.00 to enable him to participate in 3rd FazzaDubai Para-Badminton International 2021.

Guidelines for Processing Cases of Voluntary Retirement/Resignation Enrolled Persons

Guidelines for processing cases of voluntary retirement/resignation in respect of Enrolled Persons has beenpromulgated vide Coast Guard Headquarters letterNK/0171/VR/20 dated 16 Oct 20.

Further, the dates of voluntary retirement/ resignation hasbeen amended twice in a year i.e. 31 Jan and 31 Jul videCGHQ letter NK/0171/VR/20 dated 26 Apr 21.

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TRAINING

Bureau of Naviks wishes a great future to the following EPswho displayed excellence in academics in various training viz. ab-initio, professional and special courses:-

AKSHAY KUMARNVK(STD)

30654-SDGICG ROLLING

TROPHY

SUNIL BHOSALENVK(CK) 30643-T

DGICG SILVERMEDAL

NAVEEN KUMARNVK(CK)30659-L

DGICG BRONZEMEDAL

GAURAV CHAUHANSE (R)

08653-SADVANCE IT (AA) FROM 16 NOV 20 –

06 FEB 21GOLD MEDALIST

AJAY KUMARADH (ME)04476-YCPO (M)

FROM 11 APR 21 -12 MAY 21 89.42%

AVINASH NAYAKP/NVK (RP)

11870-HPRI ‘Q’

FROM 22 MAR 21-22 MAY 21

81.4%

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CHILKA AB-INITO TRAINEES (DB)

EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL COURSES

PROMOTION

Departmental Promotion Committee -01/2021. EnrolledPersons eligible up to 30 Jun 2021 were considered by DPC-01/2021 for promotion. A total of 390 Enrolled persons (308non-tech, 82 tech) considered for promotion to next higherrank.

Departmental Screening Committee (EP)-01/2021. A total of16 Enrolled Persons; 03 EPs, for First Financial Up-gradation,04 EPs for Second Financial Up-gradation and 09 EPs forThird Financial Up-gradation eligible up to 30 Sep 2021 forgrant under Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme(MACPS) were benefitted.

Departmental Screening Committee (EF)-01/2021. A total of24 Enrolled Followers; 12EFs, for First Financial Up-gradation, 07 EFs for Second Financial Up-gradation and 05EFs for Third Financial Up-gradation eligible up to 30 Sep2021 under Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme(MACPS) were benefitted.

Rendering of Genforms for Removal from Probation &Confirmation in Service/ Removal from Probation in Rank.The Competent Authority has directed that the cases of removalfrom probation/confirmation in service and removal fromprobation in rank of all enrolled persons/ enrolled followers areto be assessed by the Commanding Officer based solely on thework/performance under their command without any referenceto medical fitness.

Such cases are no longer required to be forwarded for medicalopinion/ approval of CGRHQs/ CGHQ. Disposal of the cases ofobesity, Alcohol dependence and substance abuse shall continueto be dealt in accordance with CGHQ policy letter NK/0399/IVdated 10 Sep 2020.

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RECORDS

Updation of Self, Spouse and Family Photographs

Provision for updation of self, spouse and family photographis provided on individual interface of Bureau website. EPs canupload their latest photograph in the website. The photoshould be in service pattern. i.e in uniform with bluebackground.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

NICR Module

NICR module has been introduced in unit interface ofBureau website for record keeping of NICR. To avoid delay inupdating NICR status in BUVIK records, NICR has to berendered in NICR module only and web generated copy has tobe printed and forwarded to Bureau for verification andrecords.

NICR periods for more than three months should not besplit into parts. In case NICR for more than three months(hospitalisation, marked Run, stranded due to lockdown, etc)is to be rendered, a separate letter/ fax with properexplanation is to be forwarded to Bureau for updation andrecords.

As per CGO 09/11, SRO’s endorsement is mandatory inCRs of all ranks above U/Nvk, U/Ytk. SRO will also endorsehis remarks for ranks below U/Nvk, U/Ytk if overallassessment is above 8.0 or below 4.5.

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TRANSFER

Automation of Block Transfer. As a part of Bureau's resoluteplan to harness optimum usage of available data and technology,Block Transfer is planned to be generated from the automatedsystem, thereby minimising the human intervention. Towardsthis, certain factors have been introduced in the system along-with weightages like sea service w.r.t specialisation, whetherserved earlier at the station, children education, medical fitnessfor sea etc. The System will select EPs in order of priority for thesestations for transfer as per weightages. However, servicesexigencies viz commissioning of new units, requirement ofspecialised trained EPs etc., will take precedence.

Category Of Stations. The existing transfer system has beenreviewed further to ensure equitable rotation of personnelamongst different category of stations and to remove certainrestrictions imposed on opting for choice stations in earlier BT.

Depending upon the class of city, medical, education facilitiesand connectivity, the existing stations have been classified intothree categories for transfer choice and planning as follows:-

Cat-I. Stations located at big cities with adequate education,medical and accommodation facilities with direct rail/ road / airconnectivity.

Cat-II. Stations located at smaller cities with limited education,medical and accommodation facilities with direct road/ railconnectivity.

Cat-III. Hard and remote stations/ Islands having very limitededucation and medical facilities and connectivity.

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CATEGORY II

Jakhau VadinarOkhaPorbandarSuratDamanLonavalaKarwarNew MangaloreBeyporeTrivandramVizhinjamMandpam KaraikalPuducherryKakinadaParadipHaldiaPort BlairEzhimalaCoimbatoreChilka

The category wise distribution of various stations for thepurpose of transfer planning is as follows: -

CATEGORY I

Delhi MumbaiChennaiKolkataKochiVisakhapatnamGandhinagarGoaBhubaneswarBarrackporeKanpurBangloreJamnagarHyderabadSecunderabad

CATEGORY III

Pipavav MundraViravalDahanuMurud JanjiraRatnagiriAndrothMinicoyKavarattiTuticorinKrishnapatnamNizamapatnamGopalpurFrazarganjDiglipurMayabunderHutbayKamortaCampbell Bay

Note: (Few station in bigger cities have been kept in Cat-II toaccommodate choice of EPs serving in Cat-I having childrenstudying in class VIII onward).

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E-mail (PDF) to Buvik. Bureau has implemented the MailManagement Software for electronic receipt and dispatch ofmail. The system accepts the attachments in PDF only. Allpersonnel may be instructed to forward attachment in PDFthrough icg.gov.in & nic.in domain email ID’s only.

Change of Buvik User Name. Buvik website individualinterface user name standardised with the email ID of icg.gov.in/chakra.icg for easy management.

GPF Statement. Digitally signed GPF statement were uploadedon Buvik website. All EPs are to download and keep in safecustody for future reference. The document will be removed on 30 Sep 21 from Buvik website due to storage constraint onserver.

Other Organisation Deputation details. A new module forupdating deputation details of the personnel borne on deputationin Coast Guard is hosted on Buvik website unit interface forupdating the details for YATRA application.

Assets of Coast Guard. Approval in principle for setting up of29 Maritime Rescue Sub Centers (MRSCs) granted by theGovernment of India. Do you know there are 05 RegionalHeadquarters, 16 District Headquarters, 42 Stations, 03 AirStations (Ratnagiri likely to activated), 07 Air Enclaves, 05CGSD, 02 CGASD and 01 RSD(Port Blair).

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DO YOU KNOW

Timely Adjustment Of Pay And Allowances For Processing OfPension/IPA Claim. Processing of pension/IPA claim hasbeen delayed due to non-fixation/incorrect pay fixation at thetime of discharge of Coast Guard EPs from service. Theunit/individual should carry out necessary audit/check forcorrectness of pay fixation to avoid future hardship. Camouflage. Digital Camouflage Rig (Jacket & Trouserpattern) has been introduced in the service in Lieu of ExistingDress No. 10A vide Coast Guard Headquarters letterCGHQ/LS/7405/20-21 dated 18 Jan 21. WRILL. Coast Guard EPs are eligible for WRILL(work relatedinjury and illness leave) w.e.f 14 Dec 18. Hospital leave hasbeen subsumed in WRILL. For detailed information in thisregard is available in DOP & T Gazette GSR 1209€ dt 11 Dec2018 and OM 11020/01/2017-Estt.(L) dt 30 Aug 2019. Briefcase/Handbag Allowance. Authorisation/ Entitlement forBriefcase/ Handbag allowance for official use has been revisedby Government of India vide CGHQ letter PA/1012 dated 29 Jun 21 regarding monetary ceiling for purchase/reimbursement of cost of Briefcase/Handbag.

Children Education Allowance. Government of India has issueda memorandum for clarification Children Education Allowance(CEA) during Covid-19 epidemic lockdown period vide CGHQfax AD/0103/GEN dated 02 Jul 21.

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DO YOU KNOW

Incentive For Acquiring Fresh Higher Qualification. TheGovernment in super-session of all the existing orders/OMs/instructions/ guidelines on the subject of granting incentive foracquiring fresh higher qualifications and promulgated lump-sumrates as incentive for acquiring fresh higher qualifications by aGovernment employee vide CGHQ letter PA/0101/2 dated 02Jul 21. Guidelines For Processing Cases Of Voluntary Retirement.CGHQ has promulgated guidelines for processing cases ofvoluntary retirement- Enrolled Persons vide letterNK/0171/VR/21/Vol-II dated 07 Jul 21.

Dearness Allowance. Revised rates of Dearness Allowance toCentral Government employees from existing rates of 17 % to28 % of the Basic pay w.e.f. 01 Jul 21 vide CGHQ faxAD/0103/GEN dated 02 Jul 21.

PRDIES. Coast Guard EPs discharged with qualifying serviceof not less than 20 Yrs are eligible for PRDIES(PostRetirement Death Insurance Extension Scheme). The individualis eligible for death insurance of 05 Lakhs by paying premium ofRs 42,250/-(Non refundable) at the time of discharge. Period ofinsurance cover is upto 75 yrs age or upto 30 Yrs from the date of discharge, whichever is earlier.

Qualification Allowance. Eligibility criteria for claiming Airqualification allowance is promulgated vide CGHQ policy letter014/2021 vide letter no. AS/0306/QP dated 16 Aug 21. Alleligible EPs through unit forward duly completed applicationalongwith genforms to Bureau.

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DO YOU KNOW

Willingness and Acknowledgements. Bureau has implementedwillingness and acknowledgement module on Bureau website.Nominated enrolled persons including reserve list are requiredto submit willingness on individual interface and units toapprove the same on unit interface of Bureau website.Unwillingness cases to be submitted through Admin authority asper policy in vogue.

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For Contact For Photo For TROVES RegistrationFor Course Willing/UnwillingFor Bank/PRAN/Passport For NOC for JMIFor Feedback Post

Profile >> Contact UpdateProfile >> Photo UploadRecord >> Troves RegistrationTraining >> Course WillingnessProfile >> Update DetailsHigher Education>> NOC for JMIFeedback >> Post Feedback

B u v i k W e b s i t e U n i t I n t e r f a c e .

For Photo VerificationFor Medal ClaimFor Local Address UpdateFor Aadhar UpdateFor Deputation Entry/Update For Course Willing/Unwilling For Update Ballot StatusFor NICR Update

Admin >> Verify PhotoAdmin >> Medal Claim Admin >> Local Add Update Admin >> Submit Aadhar data Admin >> Deputation List Training >> Willingness VerifyTroves >> Update Ballot StatusACR >> NICR Update

DO YOU KNOW

B u v i k W e b s i t e E P I n t e r f a c e .

Bureau does not verify the higher education qualificationother than basic educational qualification required for entryin ICG Service.

Obtaining of NOC for higher education is mandatory andcopy of the same is also required to be forward to Bureau.

GCB details is available in individual interface of Bureau.

Enrolled Person is entitled for award of GCB in every 04 years with minimum two years continuous VG conduct.

Individual can update their leave details through individualinterface of Bureau.

Nomination form to be filled up in complete set whiledeclaring marriage. Affixing of duly attested jointphotograph with spouse in marriage declaration form ismandatory.

Registration of marriage through authorized marriageregistrar is compulsory while declaring marriage.

PARAM database is managed by PARAM Cell at CGHQ.

Any punishment awarded to individual is effected from thedate of awarding punishment.

While calculating minimum days for Mulcts of Pay in case ofmark run both days (Date of marked run and date ofsurrender) are to be counted.

Deserter to be transferred from the ship’s book to the booksof respective DHQ/Station on completion of three monthsand for more than 6 months the concern DHQ/Station shalltransfer the deserter from station books to Bureau.

REMEMBER.

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he Golden Girl

Varuna Aptly named as Golden Girl of the West Coast, herglory figured as a question for the IAS aspirants during thoseyears. The catch of Pakistani Dhow Al Khalidi created shockwaves for smugglers when 7500 gold biscuits in 37 gunny bagswere seized along with the Pakistani crew owing to excellenttact and bravery of the crew. Out of the 70 crores recorded bythe revenue department in the year 1988, 50 crores werecredited to Varuna’s catch. She also earned a Nau Sena Medaland commendations to many budding officers of the Indian CoastGuard. The CG Enrolled Persons yearned for an appointmentonboard this Lucky Golden Girl.

-Article Sourced from VarunikaA Pictorial Account of Glorious Journey of the'Alma Mater'

OAD ACCIDENTS

The World Bank recently released a report, “Traffic CrashInjuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society”. Indiatoday has 1 percent of the total vehicles around the world butaccounts for 11 percent of the global road accidents. TransportMinister Nitin Gadkari has informed that 75 percent of low-income households in India reported a decrease in their incomeif there was a road crash in the family. Such families tend tolose over seven months of salary over a road accident. IndianCoast Guard has also lost valuable lives in road accidents. Manypersonnel have been injured grievously in accidents.

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DO YOU KNOW

World Bank commissioned a survey-based assessment studyin association with the Save LIFE Foundation (SLF) to examineimpact on household economic and social impact. The reportstates that over 1.5 lakh people lose their lives and more than4.5 lakh are injured in road accidents every year in our country;70 percent of the fatalities are in the age group of 18 to 45years, which not only causes trauma to the families butaccidental deaths also result in an economic loss equivalent to amassive 3.14 percent of GDP each year. Poor householdsexperience a deterioration in their quality of life accompanied bypsychological suffering and emotional distress. It is women whobear the brunt of caregiving activities, leading to a doubleburden of labour and mental load.

Good quality crash helmets for two-wheeler users andmandatory front airbags helps safety while driving. Impetus oneducation and awareness can further decrease road accidentsand untimely deaths. Every time you start driving, think aboutyour family- wife, children, parents, country and service.Promise yourself that I have to be responsible for all of themand drive properly.

Common causes for road accidents in India are:-

All these reasons might sound very basic, but they are thesignificant reasons behind accidents on Indian roads. Accidentscome with a whole set of sufferings. Having your vehicleinsured can be a breeze of relief for you. Therefore, werecommend you to have a valid insurance policy for your vehicle.

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Distracted DrivingDrunk DrivingSpeeding/ Reckless DrivingNot Wearing Seat BeltSlippery Rain or Wet RoadsPotholes and Bad Road ConditionBreaking Traffic RulesTailgating

RELEASE

Importance Of Updating Correct Name and Details Of SelfAnd Dependents

It has been observed that there is considerable delay insettlement of terminal benefits of Enrolled Personnel as detailsof their NoK viz Name, Date of Birth, etc mismatches withBureau Records.

ECHS Guidelines

Guidelines on online application process of ECHS andpayment of E-MRO/ Manual MRO in PDF format has beenuploaded in Buvik website under ICG Veteran menu for aidingICG retirees with hassle free and error free filling of onlineapplication.

SPARSH

System for Pension Administration Raksha application hasbeen designed and implemented by CGDA for processingPension Claims of ICG Personnel from Jan 2021. SPARSH is aComprehensive Pension Package (CPP) an end-to-end onlinesystem facilitating every aspect of Pension Claim frominitiation to disbursement.

Bid Adieu

Bureau bids adieu to the following Enrolled Persons on theirretirement from service during the period from 01 Jan 21 to 30Jun 21. Details in next page.

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Name

Shiv Raksha

Kasinath Das

Gama Kant Jha

Nishithendu Mondal

Prabir Kumar Sardar

E Marungan

Babu Lal

Nalini Ranjan Hansda

R Ganesan

Prakash Chand

I Kulandai Balan

DK Mehta

Nirmal Bain

Balasubramaniyan

Tasleem Ahmed

Vikram Singh

Govind Prasad

M Sathiah

Kundan Kumar Sinha

Jai Narain Singh

G Prem Kumar

Shankar Dattu Chougale

Ganpat Sakharam Bhelsekar

Surinder Kumar

M Selvaraj

Bihari Lal

P Akilan

BK Rath

SS Kumar

Dileep Kumar Baghel

Dharampal Kundu

D Venkateswarlu

CJ Ratnam

Arif Iqbal Siddiqui

Alphonse Tirkey

A Gandhi

M Jagannathan

Sunil B Sonawane

V Vasukinathan

Krishan Chauhan

Rank

P/ADH(SA)

P/ADH(QA)

P/ADH(SE)

P/ADH(MET)

P/ADH(RP)

E/F-S

P/ADH(RO)

P/ADH(AH)

P/ADH(RO)

P/ADH(AE)

P/ADH(AH)

NVK(AR)

U/ADH(ME)

PSE(AE)

ADH(R)

P/ADH(ME)

ADH(RO)

E/F-S

ADH(QA)

P/ADH(RO)

P/ADH(AH)

P/ADH(QA)

E/F-S

P/ADH(RO)

E/F-S

P/ADH(RP)

P/ADH(RP)

P/ADH(P)

U/ADH(SE)

P/ADH(QA)

PSE(ER)

E/F-I

P/ADH(STD)

PSE(P)

P/NVK(QA)

P/ADH(SE)

P/ADH(RO)

ADH(RO)

PSE(ER)

P/ADH(QA)

P No

00855-T

01863-P

00242-Z

00734-T

00773-M

09049-S

01698-P

01971-L

00457-R

00485-H

01608-L

00768-W

01525-S

07194-Z

00297-Z

01210-Z

00999-W

09024-P

00290-P

00256-M

00289-M

00283-T

09039-T

01343-H

09017-T

01342-Z

00664-P

00666-R

00739-L

00692-Y

07067-Q

09113-Q

01384-W

07050-Y

00590-S

00515-W

01740-L

00523-R

07062-Z

00642-P

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SUPER ANNUATION

Name

Ramesh Chander

Dhirendra Kumar Dhyani

K Anil Kumar

Jai Kumar

Puneet Kumar Rana

Sukanta Bhattacharya

T Prabhakaran

J Karthikeyan

Birendra Pal Singh

Vinay Pal Singh Shishodia

Yadvendra Singh

Tara Chand

Tej Pratap Sah

Vijay Kumar V

Uday Kumar Singh

Santosh Hansdak

Arun Barik

T Prakash

R Jeyakumar

Binumon C

Vinay Gupta

Manoj Kumar Soni

Naresh Kumar

Suman Kumar Jha

Sanjay Kumar

Jai Prakash Singh

Aby Mathew

Varagani Suresh

Mohd Suhel

Sikendra Kumar

Subhash Yadav

Ujjal Mandal

Shreerama Prasad Nayak

Rank

P/ADH(RP)

P/ADH(QA)

P/ADH(RP)

U/ADH(AH)

P/ADH(SA)

U/ADH(R)

P/ADH(P)

P/ADH(P)

P/ADH(ME)

P/ADH(RO)

P/ADH(RO)

P/ADH(QA)

P/NVK(RO)

U/ADH(ME)

U/ADH(ME)

P/ADH(WTR)

P/ADH(RP)

ADH(AE)

PSE(R)

PSE(ER)

PSE(AL)

ADH(CK)

ADH(R)

ADH(STD)

SE(ER)

U/NVK(RP)

ADH(STD)

ADH(SA)

U/ADH(RO)

ADH(RP)

P/ADH(RP)

U/ADH(QA)

ADH(R)

P No

01419-Z

01949-L

02629-Z

03123-Y

01804-Z

03222-Y

03092-H

03567-M

01676-P

02815-Y

00992-L

00619-M

01259-Q

03214-L

03523-M

01857-W

03339-R

02160-P

07256-S

07665-W

07424-Y

03145-Y

03530-Y

03309-W

08003-R

04228-P

04061-L

04386-T

03797-L

04041-P

04152-Q

04200-W

04021-R

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VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT

BUREAU TRIBUTE

Name

Nagraj S RayarMadan lalKazi Ashfak AsarafaliRamniwas

Rank

E/F

P/NVK(QA)

E/F

P/ADH (ME)

P.No

09359-W

02726-W

09580-Y

00918-Q

INFORMATION AND DISCIPLINE

INFORMATION IS WEALTH.

echnology has evolved so much that information inmany forms is available with a tick of a button. The more ofinformation available, more is chances to tamper with themand mislead/confuse people.

In today’s world, complete facts are a rarity. A wellinformed person is the one who not only reads but alsounderstand the nuances of a particular subject.

Availability of excessive unauthentic information which istermed as fake news is bane to our society. Societies indifferent parts of the world are fighting to controlmisinformation. Indians are also subjected to a lot ofmisinformation and our men falling prey to such unauthenticinformation cannot be ruled out.

It is necessary for leadership at all level to motivate andmentor young Coast Guard personnel so that they do not fallprey to misguiding information and indulge in wrong doings. Involving in such activities that demands initiation ofdisciplinary cases in the initial phases of service will not onlymar their professional carrier; but also hampers personaldevelopment and emotional balance. This also affects the thereputation of the organization. The gravity of the mistakes isrealized later in life.

It is the honour of soldier to obey the commands and followthe rules in letter and spirit. Integrity is doing right thing when no one is watching. It should be the endeavors of everysoldier that he updates himself according to the policies andstrictly follows rules formulated by the organization andinterpret them according to service interest. 2 1

Service practices a strong divisional system which is timetested. Youngsters must understand that following chain ofcommand will ensure systematic approach, builds trust amongstpeers, juniors and seniors and improve transparency.

At the end, ICG is a family, which is ever ready to take careof the welfare of the each person. Junior sailors must beencouraged to have faith and belief in the system and must bemotivated by Divisional SOs to approach the system in case ofany difficulty either in personal or professional front.

Youngsters must understand that acting onmisleading/misinterpreted facts, sharing vital informationknowingly or unknowingly to strangers, misguiding peers orseniors regarding any detail eventually will tarnish the image ofan individual and one must refrain from those activities.

Asst Comd t S. D e v iga

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GROWING ISSUE OF MARKED RUN/DESERTION CASES

"He is a man of courage who does not run away, but remains athis post and fights against the enemy" -Socrates

e are aware that each and every human being needs asettling period to adjust and acquaint himself with newenvironment . All of us have gone through the initial phase ofservice career including training and sea service. It is tough andchallenging phase when we try to gain sea legs. Most of us facethis phase valiantly. But some of us take easy option and preferto shoulder their arms and run away.

A recent analysis of Marked Run/Desertion cases undertakenat Bureau reflects that majority of these cases pertains to youngNaviks/U/Naviks. The cases have occurred during the trainingperiod/afloat attachments and subsequent posting onboardafloat units. We must know that contribution of every individualmatters to the security of this country as well as development ofthis service.

With the growing desertion and marked run cases, it seemsthere is a need to re-iterate the hardships faced by our seniorswho worked tirelessly without any light at the end of tunnel;bringing a great name to the service and to pass on thiscomfortable environment and surrounding we live in today. It isimportant that service personnel sacrifices his comforts for thefuture betterment, safety and security of this country.

With economic development bringing enhanced prosperity,educational standards, there are changes in social set-up,personal ethos. On joining service, a recruit may reconsider hischoice, priority, behaviour and initial orientation towardsservice conditions which are generally very tough as comparedto any civil job.

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But he must understand, that with passage of time, everyindividual overcomes these limitations and fear and gets used tothe marine life. The seemingly difficult problems faced todaywill only make a person strong and experienced.

The service provides innumerable benefits of privileges, socialrecognition and security for self and family that eases allhardships a service personnel face.

Being in Armed force is a way of life. The service providesadequate recreational/ sports facilities both at ashore and afloatunits to ease the stress level, maintain the health of thepersonnel and to build esprit-de-corps amongst colleagues.Imbibing habit of half an hour of daily PT in anyone's life canalter his future health for good.

The present divisional system was inherited from IndianNavy and has continued to evolve over the years. Youngstersmust believe in this time tested system for good order, effectivegrooming, mentoring and training throughout their career.

This service gives utmost importance to the welfare of thepersonnel. An example to quote proudly is BUVIK, where,almost every aspect of an individual's service career frominduction, training, promotion, career development,specialization, transfers till release after superannuation isautomated and completely transparent.

Marriage, leave, children education, compassionate activitiesetc., this organisation leaves no stone unturned for ensuring thewelfare of its personnel.

With the activation of Veteran Cell, life after superannuationis going to be well looked after.

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In order to align the human resource management policies tomeet the strategic goals of the organisation and alsounderstanding the varying aspirations and expectations ofyoungsters, the service is delegating duties and responsibilitiesat various levels to empower/dignify an individual.

Youngsters therefore, need to develop trust in the systembeing followed to reap the benefits of it. Sometimes, just aheart to heart talk with the Divisional/Department SO orOfficer brings out trivial apprehension or fear of young mindwhich is easy to resolve, if known in time rather than to noticeafter a disciplinary issue comes to light.

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On 06 Sep 2020, VLCC MV NewDiamond, off Sri Lanka was under distresswith fire. Due to monsoon season, withswelling waves the Sea was rough. With hislong-acquired sea legs, tackling the roll andpitch from over a height of 40 meters onboard ICGS Samudra Paheredar, a PCVclass ship, the Subordinate - Officer led theships firefighting team in an extremely

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PRATAP NARAYAN, P/ADH (ME), 02433-L

organised manner displaying presence of mind, bravery andexemplary courage that brought international recognition toIndian Coast Guard. PRATAP NARAYAN, P/ADH(ME),02433-L has been awarded Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry) for theselfless service.

On 03 Sep 2020, MV New Diamond, a firedistressed cargo vessel was rendered firefighting assistance by ICGS Shaurya. Thetemperature of the affected section of cargovessel soared upto 1400 deg C. Massiveshocks due to internal explosion in cargowere being felt onboard. Taking controls ofFi-Fi monitors, with utmost resolve,spectacular display of exemplary soldiering,

with grit and determination for crucial eight hours undeterred byscorching blaze, the Subordinate – Officer attacked the fire andrestricted its spread to the highly flammable cargo section untilfurther assistance arrived. For the epitome of exemplaryattitude, YADURAJ YADAV, P/ADH(ME), 02497-Z has beenawarded Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry).

YADURAJ YADAV, P/ADH (ME), 02497-Z

On 06 Sep 2020, ICGS Sujay was engagedin firefighting onboard distressed VLCC MVNew Diamond, off Sri Lanka, with thefirefighting team controlling the engine roompart of the vessel. With heavy smoke, poorvisibility and imminent danger right in front,the Enrolled Person with less than sevenyears of service, stood up to the occasionand provided continuous waterjet at the seat

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RAVI KUMAR U/NVK (ME), 13104 - M

of the fire from the funnel deck displaying diligence, courage,and extreme willpower. His exemplary courage, resolve to raiseup to the occasion despite seniority are keeping with the finesttraditions of uniform service and RAVI KUMAR U/NVK (ME),13104 – M has been awarded Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry).

The Subordinate officer joined IndianCoast Guard Service on 25 Jun 1986, andserved selflessly with impeccable records foraround three and a half decades. TheSubordinate Officer has traversed with timeand witnessed every development of theservice. His contribution, efforts and tirelessefforts in materialising the vision of thesuperior officers with highest dedication and

commitment towards his duties has helped the service and itsgrowth. His way of conduct, and guidance to his subordinateshas made him a role model to the juniors, his contribution infurtherance of service has been recognised and he has beenawarded Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service).

SOM LAL, P/ADH (RP), 00826-H

JS Rathore, P/Adh(AP), 00781-Z

My Experience in the Indian Coast Guard

I joined the Indian Coast Guard on 03 Jan 1986. I am dueto retire from service on attaining age of superannuation on 31 Dec 2021. Indian Coast Guard provided me opportunities tolearn skills of the trade: be it professional, communication,leadership, staff work and management.

In addition, I got many chances to participate in sports andadventure activities in our service and with other defenceforces. I represented ICG in 1.5 km sea swimming inInternational Triathlon Federation (ITF) from the year 1990 to1993 in Chennai.

I served in Port Blair from the year 2000 to 2005, duringwhich I got the opportunity to participate in the unifiedcommand operational exercises. In 2004, I boarded Airforcehelo MI-17 by winching up from ICG IPV off Port Blair as aparticipant in the operation. That was a great experience in mylife. I also helped civil populace in Tsunami being In-charge ofrelief material Hut Bay Island.

Once during leave, my teacher asked me, how manycountries have I visited. I told that I got chance to visit 05countries. My teacher said that I was very lucky to join IndianCoast Guard and visit many countries and places in and out ofIndia. He felt that even a rich and well to do families cannotvisit many places in India leave alone foreign countries. Theteacher said that he had not even visited places in Delhiproperly. This was a proud moment for me and I felt happy tohave joined a great service.

I am really happy and enjoyed my life in the Coast Guard.It gave me a complete life. Jai Hind.

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BOOK REVIEW

India Versus China - Why They Are Not Friends-Kanti Bajpai

Kanti Bajpai, writer, is professor and Willmar Chair of AsianStudies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NationalUniversity of Singapore. He is former Headmaster of DoonSchool, Dehradun. His known expert on Indo-China relations.the writer along with the Indian High Commissioner toSingapore, visited Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Paheredaron her maiden visit to Singapore in the year 2013. The visit wasconjoined with the members of ReCAAP.

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Kanti Bajpai's new book "Indiaversus China - Why They Are NotFriends" published recentlyexamines relationships betweentwo countries. Both Countriescomprise 40% of world populationand have strained relationshipover the years. The book examinestwo countries in four importantareas: how perception haschanged from regard to disdain;cooperation and conflict inboundary issues; their changingpartnership from entente torivalry to cold war; and thegrowing asymmetry in power fromparity. The writer has emphasizedthe importance of economicdevelopment and stability in the

country to face the challenge of Chinese power play. A bookworth reading for all armed forces personnel.

Travel is the movement of peoplebetween relatively distant geographicallocations, and can involve travel byfoot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat,airplane, or other means, with orwithout luggage, and can be one way orround trip.

Travel can also include relatively shortstays between successive movements.The origin of the word "travel" is mostlikely lost to history.

" The world is a book and those whodo not travel read only one page".

St. Augustine

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