The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has announced the winners of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. These awards are given to personnel for their exceptional service, acts of bravery, and dedication to duty.
President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service
| Rank & Name |
Posting |
| ADG Donny Michael, PTM, TM |
HQ CGES, RHQ East |
| ADG Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM |
CGHQ |
| IG Maneesh Vishal Pathak, PTM, TM |
CGSB, CGHQ |
| IG Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM |
RHQ West |
| IG Manoj Vasant Baadkar, PTM, TM |
Retired |
| IG Dinesh Rajaputhran, PTM, TM |
Retired |
Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry
| Rank & Name |
Posting |
| Comdt Kunal Chandrakant Naik, TM |
DHQ-4, RHQ West |
| Comdt Durgesh Chandra Tiwari, TM |
S’ Paheredar, RHQ East |
| Comdt Sumit Dhiman, TM |
835 SQN(CG), RHQ North West |
| Comdt Anurag Shukla, TM |
Dte(Works), CGHQ |
| Late Comdt(JG) Saurabh, TM |
Posthumous |
| Comdt(JG) Vikas Narang, TM |
835 SQN(CG), RHQ North West |
| Dy Comdt Aaqil Pathan, TM |
INS Tir, RHQ West |
| Ardhi Pragati Kumar, Adh(AH), TM |
ICGAS Daman, RHQ West |
| Rishi, P/Nvk(R), TM |
841 SQN(CG), RHQ West |
| Sultan Singh, P/Nvk(P), TM |
841 SQN(CG), RHQ West |
| Mohit Kumar Yadav, U/Nvk(RP), TM |
830 SQN(CG), RHQ North East |
Tatrakshak Medal for Meritorious Service
| Rank & Name |
Posting |
| DIG Anil Kumar Parayil, TM |
ICGAE Kolkata, RHQ North East |
| DIG Himanshu Nautiyal, TM |
RHQ North East |
| DIG Jamal Taha, TM |
Dte(AM), CGHQ |
| DIG Balakrishnan Murugan, TM |
RHQ North West |
| DIG Prashant Kumar Sharma, TM |
Dte(Officers), CGHQ |
| DIG Pankaj Verma, TM |
Dte(Ops), CGHQ |
| DIG Manoj Bhatia, TM |
DHQ-11, RHQ West |
| DIG KR Deepak Kumar, TM |
RHQ East |
| Comdt Sundraraman Prem Kumar, TM |
RHQ East |
| Shri Prakash, PSE(ER), TM |
ICGS Tuticorin, RHQ East |
| A Manikandan, PSE(R), TM |
RIT East, RHQ East |
| Girish Kumar Verma, P/Adh(RO), TM |
ICGS Gandhinagar, RHQ North West |
| Sant Lal, P/Adh(RO), TM |
ICGS Ratnagiri, RHQ West |
| Deobrat Kumar Mishra, P/Adh(RP), TM |
Retired |
| Dipak Roy, P/Adh(AR), TM |
Retired |
These awards highlight the courage, commitment, and excellence of the Indian Coast Guard personnel. Their dedication ensures the security of the nation’s waters and serves as an inspiration for future generations. (PR)