Paramesh Sivamani
Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM is a serving Flag Officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He currently serves as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. Prior to his appointment, he served as the 7th Additional Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. He earlier served as the Coast Guard Commander, and as Commander Coast Guard Region and Coast Guard Region.
Career
Paramesh joined the Indian Coast Guard in July 1989. Over his career spanning more than three decades, he has held various ashore and afloat appointments. His commands at sea include major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard, such as the Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and the Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast.He has served in key leadership roles, including Coast Guard Commander, Commander of Coast Guard Region, and Commander of Coast Guard Region. Sivamani is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi, and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.