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India's Coast Guard Introduces Reforms to Promote Gender Equality and Support Families of Missing Sailors

The Coast Guard unveiled reforms aimed at increasing the number of women serving on board.

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Key Points

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Reforms focus on boosting gender equality within the Coast Guard.

Simplified ex‑gratia compensation assists families of missing personnel.

Goal is to create a more inclusive and supportive service.

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The changes also streamline the process of providing ex‑gratia compensation to families of personnel reported missing at sea.

These measures are intended to foster gender equality and offer timely support to affected families.

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Coast Guard

the organization that protects people on the ocean

gender equality

boys and girls being treated the same

ex‑gratia compensation

special money help given to families

personnel

people who work

missing at sea

lost while on the ocean

reforms

new rules

boost

increase

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