Ahmedabad
Sunday, 05 February 2023
As the tradition stands, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Raising Day 2023 activities in the Region North West culminated on Saturday, 04 February 2023 with a grand Troops Get Together of ICG fraternity wherein ICG Officers, men, civilians and MES (Military Engineering Service) personnel of the Region and their families interacted and participated in the event. Cultural programs by ICG wards, music and dance performances by different artists were highlights of the event. The annual event is a tribute to the brave hearts of ICG and their family members.
In a first, apart from felicitating ICG awardees during the event; a seven-year-old, National Bravery Award winner girl, Kumari Veerangana Adityasinh Jhala from Ahmedabad was also felicitated by Inspector General AK Harbola, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (North West) for her spirit of bravery. It is pertinent to mention that, on 07 August 2022, the girl with her exceptional bravery and fearlessness saved lives of more than 60 people by timely getting them evacuated when a major fire broke out in the building. The girl received National Bravery Award by Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) on Republic Day at Delhi.
In addition, the meritorious ICG wards were also felicitated by Mrs Kavita Harbola, Regional President Tatrakshika during the event.