Paramesh Sivamani
Paramesh Sivamani | |
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 Paramesh Sivamani | |
| Born | 1965 Chennai, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service |  Indian Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1989 – Present |
| Rank |   Director General[1] |
| Commands |
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| Awards |  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal President's Tatrakshak Medal Tatrakshak Medal |
Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM (14 October 2024–)[2] is a serving Flag Officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He currently serves as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).[3][4][5] 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).
Career
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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.
Awards and decorations
[edit]Sivamani has been honored with several awards for his service, including the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2025),[6][7] 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
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Paramesh Sivamani is married to Priya, and they have a son named Pranav. [8]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Official Home Page of the Indian Coast Guard". www.indiancoastguard.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2024.
- ^ "DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as Coast Guard chief". The Hindu. 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th director general of Indian Coast Guard". Business Standard. 15 October 2024.
- ^ "President approves Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces personnel on the eve of Republic Day 2025". Press Information Bureau. 25 Jan 2025.
- ^ "Presidential awards to honour exemplary service on 76th republic day of indian coast guard personnel" (PDF). Indian Coast Guard. 25 Jan 2025.
- ^ "Director General of Indian Coast Guard". Indian Coast Guard. 27 Jan 2025.