<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to all Coast Guard personnel on their Raising Day. He said the Indian Coast Guard is known for its professionalism and efforts to keep the coasts safe. Mr Modi also conveyed his best wishes to them for their future endeavours.<br />''<br />''Home Minister Amit Shah has extended greetings to the India Coast Guard personnel on their foundation day. Saluting their unconquerable spirit of patriotism, Mr Shah said that they inspire with their commitment to the service of the nation by offering themselves as a line of defence to protect India's maritime.  <br />''<br />''Indian Coast Guard has played a significant role in securing the Indian coasts and enforcing regulations in the maritime zones of India. One of the primary duties of the Indian Coast Guard is the prevention of smuggling through maritime routes in its area of responsibility. </span><br />