In a significant display of inter-agency collaboration, Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), met with Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS, of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday. The meeting, held at the BSF headquarters, focused on matters of national security and bilateral interest, underscoring the commitment of both forces to safeguard India’s borders and coasts.
During the cordial discussion, DG Sivamani and DG Chawdhary exchanged views on critical security challenges facing the nation. The meeting concluded with the exchange of mementos, symbolizing the strengthened partnership between the two organizations.
Photographs from the event show the two leaders in their respective uniforms—Sivamani in naval attire and Chawdhary in BSF camouflage—engaging in both formal exchanges and a relaxed conversation, with the BSF emblem prominently displayed in the background.
DG Paramesh Sivamani, who assumed charge as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard on October 15, 2024, following the untimely demise of his predecessor Rakesh Pal, brings a wealth of experience in navigation, direction, and leading major coastal operations.
His tenure has already seen significant achievements, including drug and gold seizures, rescue operations during cyclonic storms, and joint exercises with foreign coast guards.
DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary, a 1990-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, took additional charge of the BSF in August 2024 amid rising security concerns in Jammu along the India-Pakistan border. As the head of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and now holding dual responsibility, Chawdhary has been instrumental in addressing the spate of terror attacks and enhancing border security.
The meeting aligns with recent developments in India’s security framework, including the U.S.-India joint leaders’ statement from February 2025, which emphasized deepening cooperation to combat transnational crime and strengthen border management. This collaboration between the ICG and BSF is seen as a step toward reinforcing India’s coastal and land border security in the face of evolving threats.
The Indian Coast Guard and BSF, both critical components of India’s internal and external security apparatus, guard the nation’s maritime boundaries and land frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh, respectively. Their joint efforts are expected to enhance coordination, particularly in addressing cross-border challenges such as smuggling, terrorism, and illegal migration.
