Inauguration Of OTM Administrative Complex At Puducherry

30 Apr 2026 CW Team

The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, inaugurated the OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 (CGDH No. 13) at Puducherry on 25 April 2026. The opening marks a significant step in strengthening India's maritime security architecture along the eastern seaboard and reflects the vision of a modern force and modern infrastructure. The complex is intended to enhance operational efficiency and administrative capability across the district.

The facility houses an advanced Operations Centre (OC) and the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC), Puducherry, which have been integrated to form a unified hub for command, control and coordination. The integrated infrastructure is expected to enable prompt and effective response to emerging maritime challenges and to streamline decision-making during incidents at sea. The new arrangements are aimed at improving the safety of life and property at sea and supporting the preservation of the marine environment.

CGDH No. 13 is responsible for Puducherry and central Tamil Nadu and oversees a maritime area of over 140 nautical miles. The headquarters will continue to coordinate a range of activities, including search and rescue, pollution response and maritime law enforcement in the region. The administrative complex will support logistics and personnel management while providing enhanced situational awareness for operational commanders.

Officials described the inauguration as part of broader efforts to modernise coastal security infrastructure and to strengthen preparedness against varied maritime risks. The development follows ongoing investments in assets and systems to bolster surveillance and response capabilities along the eastern coast. The establishment of the OTM Administrative Complex is expected to provide sustained administrative support to operational formations and to contribute to regional maritime safety and security.

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