Inspector General Anand Prakash Badola took over charge of Coast Guard Region (East) in Chennai on Friday. Badola, who joined the Indian Coast Guard in 1990, has over 30 years of service. He specialises in navigation and direction and is an alumnus of US Naval Staff College, Newsport , US.
The flag officer has served in various capacities both ashore and afloat and has an impeccable track record in the field of Operations, Administrations, Human resources and Policy and Plans.
Hailing from Uttarakhand, Badola is a recipient of Tatrakshak Medal from the President of India for his meritorious service. He has also received director general Indian Coast Guard Commendation twice and commander-in-chief Andaman & Nicobar commendation.
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