On April 25, 2026, DG Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM (Other Than Married) Administrative Complex at the Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 in Puducherry. This facility marks a significant advancement in India’s maritime security infrastructure along the eastern seaboard, reflecting the "Modern Force, Modern Infrastructure" vision intended to boost operational efficiency and administrative capacity.
The new complex serves as a unified hub for command, control, and coordination. It houses an advanced Operations Centre and the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC), Puducherry, designed to facilitate rapid and effective responses to maritime challenges.
Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 oversees Puducherry and Central Tamil Nadu, managing a maritime area of over 140 nautical miles. The headquarters is responsible for safeguarding India’s maritime interests, preserving the marine environment, and ensuring the safety of life and property at sea.
**Key Data and Metadata:**
* **Issuing Authority:** Ministry of Defence (via PIB Delhi)
* **Inaugurating Official:** DG Paramesh Sivamani, Director General Indian Coast Guard
* **Location:** Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13, Puducherry
* **Jurisdiction:** Puducherry and Central Tamil Nadu
* **Operational Metric:** Oversees >140 nautical miles of maritime area
* **Posting Date:** 25 April 2026, 8:52 PM
* **Release ID:** 2255571
* **Visitor Counter:** 201
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Coast Guard: The maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency responsible for strengthening India's maritime security architecture and overseeing the new OTM Complex.
Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13: The administrative and operational hub in Puducherry responsible for maritime safety, environment preservation, and safeguarding interests across 140 nautical miles.
Puducherry and Central Tamil Nadu: The specific geographic regions forming the primary operational jurisdiction and applicability area for the Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13.
DG Paramesh Sivamani: The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard who inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex.
Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Puducherry: A key operational facility housed within the new complex, forming part of the unified hub for command, control, and coordination.
Ministry of Defence
Inauguration of OTM Complex at Puducherry
Posted On: 25 APR 2026 8:52PM by PIB Delhi
Director General Indian Coast Guard, DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM
Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026.
The inauguration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security architecture
along the eastern seaboard. The newly constructed complex reflects the vision of a “Modern Force,
Modern Infrastructure” and is designed to enhance operational efficiency and administrative capability.
The facility houses an advanced Operations Centre along with the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre,
Puducherry, forming a unified hub for command, control and coordination. The integrated infrastructure
will enable prompt and effective response to emerging maritime challenges.
Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13, responsible for Puducherry and Central Tamil Nadu, oversees a
maritime area of over 140 nautical miles. The Headquarters plays a vital role in ensuring safety of life and
property at sea, preserving the marine environment, and safeguarding India’s maritime interests.
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