Virender Singh Pathania
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Virender Singh Pathania, PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer. He served as the 24th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.[2] He assumed the office on 31 December 2021 upon superannuation of Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan.[3][4] He is the first helicopter pilot to hold this position.[5] Previously he served as Additional Director General of Indian Coast Guard and Coast Guard Commander of Western Seaboard.[6]
Virender Singh Pathania[1] | |
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Director General Virender Singh Pathania | |
| Born | 1 October 1963 |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Coast Guard |
| Service years | 1986–2023 |
| Rank |   Director General |
| Unit | CGHQ |
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| Awards | President’s Tatrakshak Medal Tatrakshak Medal |
Career
In the course of a decorated career, VS Pathania commanded Indian Coast Guard vessels of all classes and was awarded President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished service, Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry, and Director General's Commendation.[7]
Pathania's tenure as Director General witnessed the milestone of having attained complete indigenization[8] and a large-scale induction and operationalization of drones in the Indian Coast Guard.[9]
