Rajnath Singh hails Coast Guard as true force multiplierNew Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as a true force multiplier, hailing its significance in the evolving maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Rajnath Singh praised the ICG’s role in multi-agency coordination with the Navy, state administrations, and other security agencies, calling it one of its greatest strengths. You are no longer just a security provider, you are a true force multiplier,” he highlighted. Rajnath Singh described ICG as a vital pillar of national security, which has transformed itself from a modest fleet at inception into a formidable force with 152 vessels and 78 aircraft. Rajnath Singh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising the ICG, noting that nearly 90 per cent of its capital budget is allocated to indigenous assets.