Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Key Policy Reforms in Indian Coast Guard The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has long been a bastion of masculine exclusivity, but Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent policy reforms aim to shake off this image and usher in an era of greater inclusivity.
The unveiling of two key policies – one promoting gender parity in induction and service conditions for officers, the other streamlining administrative procedures for granting ex gratia payments to families of missing personnel – marks a significant shift towards a more equitable organization.
The first policy directive introduces a gender neutral framework for officer induction, allowing women to be eligible for both short service appointments (SSAs) and permanent appointments on equal terms with their male counterparts.