(a) the details of Coast Guard stations operating in the country at present, State / UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to undertake modernization and other measures for strengthening of the Coast Guard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof indicating expansion plan of the Indian Coast Guard in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu along with the funds allocated / proposed for the purpose during the last three years?
MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) List of Coast Guard stations in the country is attached at Annexure-I.
(b) & (c): Modernisation of Coast Guard units including assets and equipments is an ongoing process based on requirement for which adequate funds are provided. Coast Guard envisages surface platforms to grow from the present strength of 125 to 150 by 2018. Similarly, aircraft strength is expected to grow from the present 62 to 100 by 2020. These ships & aircraft will be based at Coast Guard Stations, including Coast Guard stations operating from Tamil Nadu. Funds allocated for the purpose during the last three years to Regional Headquarters, Chennai are as under:
Year Funds allocated
(Rs. in crore)
2015-16 177.31
2014-15 154.54
2013-14 109.61
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