Virender Singh Pathania

Virender Singh Pathania, PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer. He served as the 24th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.[2] He assumed the office on 31 December 2021 upon superannuation of Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan.[3][4] He is the first helicopter pilot to hold this position.[5] Previously he served as Additional Director General of Indian Coast Guard and Coast Guard Commander of Western Seaboard.[6]

Director General

Virender Singh Pathania[1]

PVSM, PTM, TM
Director General Virender Singh Pathania
Born1 October 1963
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Coast Guard
Years of service1986–2023
Rank Director General
UnitCGHQ
Commands held
AwardsPresident’s Tatrakshak Medal
Tatrakshak Medal

Career

In the course of a decorated career, VS Pathania commanded Indian Coast Guard vessels of all classes and was awarded President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished service, Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry, and Director General's Commendation.[7]

Pathania's tenure as Director General witnessed the milestone of having attained complete indigenization[8] and a large-scale induction and operationalization of drones in the Indian Coast Guard.[9]

References
  1. "Director General ICG".
  2. "V S Pathania Takes Charge As Indian Coast Guard Chief". NDTV.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. Desk, NH Web (31 December 2021). "LIVE News Updates: Ace helicopter pilot Virender Singh Pathania appointed new DG Indian Coast Guard". National Herald. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  4. Bureau, The Hindu (1 January 2022). "V.S. Pathania takes over as Coast Guard Director General". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. Ani |. "Watch: VS Pathania receives Guard of Honour on taking over as Coast Guard DG". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  6. "Director General ICG".
  7. "Pathania, VS - Career Summary".
  8. "Coast Guard 100pc indigenized".
  9. "Drone Induction in the Indian Coast Guard".


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