The collaborative efforts between the Assam Rifles and the Indian Coast Guard received a significant boost as the 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) took place at the Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles, located in Laitkor, Shillong, on May 28, 2024.
Chaired by Lieutenant General P C Nair, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, PhD, Director General Assam Rifles, the meeting saw the participation of a delegation from the Indian Coast Guard, led by DIG Pankaj Verma, TM, DIG Pramod Pokhriyal, and Commandant Ranjan Biswas.
The annual Joint Working Group meeting serves as a platform to enhance inter-force cooperation and integration between the Assam Rifles and the Indian Coast Guard. The affiliation between the two premier Border Guarding Forces was formalised on May 22, 2019, at the HQ DG Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong.
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During the 5th meeting, there was a strong focus on fostering a deeper understanding of operational principles, fostering camaraderie, and exploring opportunities for utilising each other’s assets for training, sports, and adventure activities. Additionally, the meeting aimed to facilitate a better understanding of each organisation’s working ethos and to exchange best practices for the efficient execution of humanitarian missions undertaken jointly by both forces.
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