Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday saluted the "determination and bravery" of the Indian Coast Guard on its 38th Raising Day.
"I salute the determination and bravery of our coast guard personnel on the 38th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard," Modi said.
"Indian Coast Guard has left no stone unturned in tirelessly protecting our coasts. We will always remain grateful to them for their valour," he added.
The Coast Guard was set up Feb 1, 1977.