Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM

Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM is the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

The Flag Officer, during his illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades, has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments. His professional history is studded with achievements and a proven track record of outstanding and meritorious performance in all assignments that he has held. DG Paramesh Sivamani is specialised in Navigation and Direction and his sea commands include all major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard, including Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast.

The Flag Officer was at the helm of Coast Guard Region (East), Coast Guard Region (West) and Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard). He is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.

He was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General in September 2022 and was subsequently posted at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi as Additional Director General Coast Guard. He was given additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in August 2025 before assuming charge as Director General Coast Guard.

The Flag Officer was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2014 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2019 for his illustrious service. He was also awarded the Director General Coast Guard Commendation in 2012 and FOCINCFEAST Commendation in 2009.

The Flag Officer is married to Smt Priya and they have a son, Pranav.