Rajnath Singh unveils Coast Guard reforms to boost gender equality
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced two major human resource policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard on July 28, 2026, in New Delhi. The first reform introduces a gender-neutral framework for officer induction and career progression, allowing women to join through both Short Service Appointment (SSA) and Permanent Appointment (PA) streams on par with men, and opening SSA entry for male candidates. Existing women officers can convert from SSA to PA and are eligible for promotion to higher ranks. The second reform simplifies the process of granting ex-gratia compensation to families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty, empowering competent authorities to declare such personnel 'presumed dead' for compensation purposes, reducing administrative delays. The reforms aim to strengthen morale and operational effectiveness as the Coast Guard prepares for its Golden Jubilee in 2027.
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