A three-member delegation of the Indian Coast Guard (Bharatiya Tatrakshak) participated in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna from April 14 to 16, engaging in “high-level deliberations” on maritime security, coastal surveillance, transnational threats, and emerging technologies.
According to the official X handle of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the delegation was led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM, who is the Additional Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ADGCG).
In a post on X, the Indian Coast Guard said, “A three-member Bharatiya Tatrakshak delegation, led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM, ADGCG participated in the World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna, Austria (14-16 April 2026), engaging in high-level deliberations on maritime security, coastal surveillance, transnational threats, and emerging technologies.”
The post added that the delegation also showcased India’s best practices in safeguarding its maritime frontiers.
It said, “The delegation also showcased Bharat’s best practices in safeguarding its maritime frontiers, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to strengthened international cooperation and a secure, resilient global maritime order.”

