India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Feb 2027

India to host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in February 2027

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Battle Brief

India will host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Swarnim Jayanti of the Indian Coast Guard. On 19 August 2026 the Coast Guard hosted a Working Level Meeting in hybrid mode to prepare. The summit is presented as an expression of India’s MAHASAGAR vision for a cooperative maritime order.

Fact File

Event: 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS)
Host: India, New Delhi
When: February 2027
Occasion: Swarnim Jayanti of the Indian Coast Guard
Preparatory: Working Level Meeting, 19 Aug 2026, hybrid mode
Vision: MAHASAGAR

In the news

The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit: what happened?

Coast guards deal with smuggling, piracy, oil spills and rescue at sea. These problems cross borders, so coast guards of many countries meet at a global summit. Hosting it lets India shape maritime cooperation.

The meeting worked on the CGGS Meeting Guidelines and the Information Sharing Mechanism.
It discussed the CGGS website and an Activity Calendar for joint engagements.
It explored exchange of expertise, operational experience and best practices.

Back Story

Why does it matter for India?

It shows India’s commitment to a collaborative, inclusive maritime order.
It supports safety and security of the global maritime commons.

Why examiners care

Why does the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit matter?

Maritime diplomacy: India leads a global coast guard forum.
Security: Better information sharing at sea.

Exam Radar

What can Prelims ask on the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit?

5th Coast Guard Global Summit: New Delhi, February 2027.
MAHASAGAR: India’s maritime vision.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Maritime security

As per PIB (2026-08-19): india will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Coast Guard's Swarnim Jayanti.
Hosting the summit builds maritime law-enforcement cooperation.

Quotable data point
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Coast Guard's Swarnim Jayanti.
PIB: Defence: Coast Guard Global Summit, 19 Aug 2026

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB (Defence), 19 Aug 2026.

Quick questions

Questions students ask about this

Where will the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit be held?

In New Delhi, in February 2027.

What occasion does it coincide with?

The Swarnim Jayanti of the Indian Coast Guard.

Which vision does it reflect?

India's MAHASAGAR vision for maritime cooperation.