According to the new policy, for which appointments will equal opportunities be provided to female and male officers?

On July 29, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the implementation of a new policy for gender-neutral recruitment and career progression in the Indian Coast Guard, ensuring equal opportunities for female and male officers. Additionally, a new system has been introduced to promptly provide ex-gratia payments, compensation, and other benefits to the families of personnel who go missing at sea while on duty.