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| honorific_prefix = [[Director General]]
| honorific_prefix = [[Director General]]
| name          = Krishnaswamy Natarajan
| name          = Krishnaswamy Natarajan
| honorific_suffix = PVSM, PTM, TM
| honorific_suffix = [[PVSM]], [[President's Tatrakshak Medal|PTM]], [[Tatrakshak Medal|TM]]
| birth_date    = 30 December 1961<ref>https://www.indiancoastguard.gov.in/content/1685_0_DGICG.aspx?regID=1684</ref>
| birth_date    = 30 December 1961<ref name="auto">{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiancoastguard.gov.in/content/1685_0_DGICG.aspx?regID=1684 | title=Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM - DIRECTOR GENERAL INDIAN COAST GUARD | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702195730/https://www.indiancoastguard.gov.in/content/1685_0_DGICG.aspx?regID=1684 | archive-date=2022-07-02}}</ref>
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| birth_place  = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| birth_place  = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
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| allegiance    = {{flag|India}}
| allegiance    = {{flag|India}}
| branch        = {{coast guard|India}}
| branch        = {{coast guard|India}}
| serviceyears  = 18 January 1984 - Present
| serviceyears  = 18 January 1984 - 31 December 2021
| rank          = [[File:Officer Insignia ICG 10.jpg|20px]][[File:US-Navy-Sleeve-O9-VADM.svg|20px]][[Director General]]
| rank          = [[File:Indian Coast Guard OF-8 Shoulder.svg|20px]] [[File:Indian Coast Guard OF-8.svg|22px]] [[Director General]]
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* [[Director General of the Indian Coast Guard]]
* Western Seaboard
* [[Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard)]]
* Coast Guard Region (West)
* Commander Coast Guard Region (West)
* Coast Guard Region (A&N)
* Commander Coast Guard Region (A&N)
* Deputy Director General(Policy & Plans)
* Chairman CGSB(N) /PD(Proj)
* ICGS Sangram
* ICGS Sangram
* CGTC(Kochi)
* CGTC (Kochi)
* EX-ICGS Veera
* EX-ICGS Veera
* Ex-ICGS Kanaklata Barua
* Ex-ICGS Kanaklata Barua
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* ICGS Mandapam
* ICGS Mandapam
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| awards        = [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]]<br/>[[President's Tatrakshak Medal]]<br/>[[Tatrakshak Medal]]
* Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)
* President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM)
* Tatrakshak Medal (TM)
* Lieutenant Governor (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Commendation
* Director General Commendation
* Kashti Ratna (2016)
* Samudra Manthan Award (2017)
* World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit (2018)
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| spouse        = Mrs Jayanthi Natarajan
| spouse        = Mrs Jayanthi Natarajan
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'''Krishnaswamy Natarajan''' PVSM,PTM,TM , is the current [[Director General of the Indian Coast Guard|Director General]] of the [[Indian Coast Guard]] who assumed the office on 1 July 2019 after [[List of directors general of the Indian Coast Guard|Director General]] [[Rajendra Singh (coast guard)|Rajendra Singh]] retired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/news/defence/k-natarajan-takes-over-as-director-general-of-coast-guard/amp_articleshow/70017246.cms?usqp=mq331AQA&amp_js_v=0.1|title=K Natarajan takes over as Director General of Coast Guard|website=Economic Times|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/k-natarajan-appointed-as-the-next-director-general-of-indian-coast-guard-1555685-2019-06-25|title=K Natarajan to replace Rajendra Singh as director general of Indian Coast Guard|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www-news18-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.news18.com/amp/news/india/k-natarajan-to-be-next-director-general-of-indian-coast-guard-2203795.html?usqp=mq331AQA&amp_js_v=0.1|title=K Natarajan to Be Next Director General of Indian Coast Guard|website=News18|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/krishnaswamy-natarajan-appointed-as-next-director-general-of-indian-coast-guard/story-rP75anIDNHCO989UgKdSZM.html|title=Krishnaswamy Natarajan appointed as next Director General of Indian Coast Guard|date=2019-06-25|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-08-28}}</ref>
'''Krishnaswamy Natarajan''' [[PVSM]], [[President's Tatrakshak Medal|PTM]], [[Tatrakshak Medal|TM]], is a retired [[Indian Coast Guard]] officer who served as the 23rd [[Director General of the Indian Coast Guard|Director General]] of the Indian Coast Guard.<ref>{{Cite web|title=V S Pathania Takes Charge As Indian Coast Guard Chief|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/vs-pathania-takes-charge-as-indian-coast-guard-chief-2682158|access-date=2021-12-31|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> He assumed the office on 1 July 2019 and served until his superannuation on 31 December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/m.economictimes.com/news/defence/k-natarajan-takes-over-as-director-general-of-coast-guard/amp_articleshow/70017246.cms?usqp=mq331AQA&amp_js_v=0.1|title=K Natarajan takes over as Director General of Coast Guard|website=Economic Times|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/k-natarajan-appointed-as-the-next-director-general-of-indian-coast-guard-1555685-2019-06-25|title=K Natarajan to replace Rajendra Singh as director general of Indian Coast Guard|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www-news18-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.news18.com/amp/news/india/k-natarajan-to-be-next-director-general-of-indian-coast-guard-2203795.html?usqp=mq331AQA&amp_js_v=0.1|title=K Natarajan to Be Next Director General of Indian Coast Guard|website=News18|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/krishnaswamy-natarajan-appointed-as-next-director-general-of-indian-coast-guard/story-rP75anIDNHCO989UgKdSZM.html|title=Krishnaswamy Natarajan appointed as next Director General of Indian Coast Guard|date=2019-06-25|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-08-28}}</ref> He is currently the Executive Director of [[Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia|Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia - Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP, ISC)]] in Singapore.
 
'''Controversy'''
 
In 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booked K Natarajan for alleged tampering/alteration of the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/dossiers of senior officers. The agency has invoked provisions related to criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and named Mr. Natarajan as an accused. [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-books-former-coast-guard-director-general-natarajan/article69205638.ece]
 
== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, President’s Tatrakshak Medal, Tatrakshak Medal was Born on 30 Dec 1961 and did his education in Chennai. The Officer holds a Masters’ Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from Madras University. The Flag Officer is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has specialized in Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the US Coast Guard Reserve Training Centre, Yorktown, Virginia.
Natarajan was born on 30 Dec 1961 and completed his education in Chennai. He holds a master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from Madras University. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has specialized in Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the [[Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown|United States Coast Guard Training Center]] in [[Yorktown, Virginia]].


==Career==
==Career==
He joined the [[Indian Coast Guard]] on 18 January 1984 and did his education in [[Chennai]]. The Officer holds a master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from [[University of Madras|Madras University]]. He is an alumnus of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]]. He has specialized in Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the [[United States Coast Guard Reserve|US Coast Guard Reserve]] Training Centre, [[Yorktown, Virginia|Yorktown]], [[Virginia]].<ref>https://www.indiancoastguard.gov.in/content/1685_0_DGICG.aspx?regID=1684</ref>
Natarajan joined the [[Indian Coast Guard]] on 18 January 1984 and did his education in [[Chennai]]. He holds a master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from [[University of Madras|Madras University]]. He is an alumnus of the [[Defence Services Staff College]], [[Wellington Cantonment|Wellington]]. He has specialized in Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the [[United States Coast Guard Reserve|US Coast Guard Reserve]] Training Centre, [[Yorktown, Virginia|Yorktown]], [[Virginia]].<ref name="auto"/>


Director General K Natarajan has held various important Command and Staff appointments, both afloat and ashore, with distinction. The Flag Officer has commanded all classes of Indian Coast Guard ships viz Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) Sangram, Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Veera, Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Kanaklata Barua and Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) Chandbibi. The Flag Officer’s important ashore Command appointments include the Commander Coast Guard District No.5 (Tamil Nadu) and the Commanding Officer ICGS Mandapam. The Flag Officer’s key staff assignments at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi include Principal Director (Policy & Plans), Chairman Coast Guard Service Selection Board, Principal Director (Projects), Joint Director (Operations), Coast Guard Advisor (CGA) to Director General Indian Coast Guard. The Flag Officer has held the appointments of Chief Staff Officer (Personnel & Administration) at Headquarters Region (East), Chennai and Chief of Staff at Headquarters Region (West), Mumbai. The Officer has also held the appointment of Officer-in-Charge, Coast Guard Training Centre, Kochi.
Natarajan has held various important Command and Staff appointments, both afloat and ashore, with distinction. He has commanded all classes of Indian Coast Guard ships viz Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) Sangram, Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Veera, Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Kanaklata Barua and Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) Chandbibi. His important ashore Command appointments include the Commander Coast Guard District No.5 (Tamil Nadu) and the Commanding Officer ICGS Mandapam. His key staff assignments at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi include Principal Director (Policy & Plans), Chairman Coast Guard Service Selection Board, Principal Director (Projects), Joint Director (Operations), Coast Guard Advisor (CGA) to Director General Indian Coast Guard. Natarajan has held the appointments of Chief Staff Officer (Personnel & Administration) at Headquarters Region (East), Chennai and Chief of Staff at Headquarters Region (West), Mumbai.He has also held the appointment of Officer-in-Charge, Coast Guard Training Centre, Kochi.
   
   
On elevation to the Flag rank in Aug 2009, he spearheaded the Staff Division of Policy & Plans at the Coast Guard Headquarters as the Deputy Director General (Policy & Plans) till Apr 2014. The Director General was instrumental in giving a fillip to the overall growth of the Coast Guard, post 26/11, in terms of establishing additional 20 Stations, 10 Air Establishment, Two Regional Headquarters, Two Seaboards and contract for 120 ships & boats and infrastructure development including a dedicated Academy. The Flag Officer was Commander Coast Guard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) from May 14-Jul-15 and Commander Coast Guard Region (West) from Jul 15-Aug-16. The Flag Officer was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General on 12-Aug-16 and since then held the reins of the Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard) till 29-Jun-19.
===Flag rank===
On elevation to the Flag rank in Aug 2009, he spearheaded the Staff Division of Policy & Plans at the Coast Guard Headquarters as the Deputy Director General (Policy & Plans) till Apr 2014. He was instrumental in giving a fillip to the overall growth of the Coast Guard, post 26/11, in terms of establishing additional 20 Stations, 10 Air Establishment, Two Regional Headquarters, Two Seaboards and contract for 120 ships & boats and infrastructure development including a dedicated Academy. Natarajan was Commander Coast Guard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) from May 14-Jul-15 and Commander Coast Guard Region (West) from Jul 15-Aug-16. He was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General on 12-Aug-16 and since then held the reins of the Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard) till 29-Jun-19.
   
   
The numerous achievements of the Flag Officer during his distinguished career include those having deep fiscal bearing for the country. As the then Commanding Officer of CG Station at Mandapam in 1991-92, choked channels for smuggling of contrabands to Sri Lanka. In June 2006, his methodical planning as Chief of Staff Headquarters Region (West) resulted in apprehension of 200 kgs Cocaine off Mumbai. In July 2017, as the Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard), the Apex Level Op Control Authority on the West Coast, orchestrated the landmark operation for intercepting MV Hennry leading to recovery of 1.5 Ton Heroin worth ₹ 5000 Cr. In recognition of his exceptional service, he was awarded “World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit” in 2018.
The numerous achievements of the Flag Officer during his distinguished career include those having deep fiscal bearing for the country. As the then Commanding Officer of CG Station at Mandapam in 1991–92, choked channels for smuggling of contrabands to Sri Lanka. In June 2006, his methodical planning as Chief of Staff Headquarters Region (West) resulted in apprehension of 200&nbsp;kg Cocaine off Mumbai. In July 2017, as the Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard), the Apex Level Op Control Authority on the West Coast, orchestrated the landmark operation for intercepting MV Hennry leading to recovery of 1.5 Ton Heroin worth ₹ 5000 Cr. In recognition of his exceptional service, he was awarded “World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit” in 2018.


Director General K Natarajan is a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021, President Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service) in 2011, Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious) in 1996, Lieutenant Governor (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Commendation in Jan 15. He was awarded “Kashti Ratna” in Oct 16 and “Samudra Manthan Award” in Dec 2017 for outstanding contribution towards maritime Safety and Security.
Natarajan is the second direct entry Coast Guard officer who took over the helm of Indian Coast Guard on 30 Jun 19 as 23rd Director General.
The Flag officer is the second direct entry Coast Guard officer who took over the helm of Indian Coast Guard on 30 Jun 19 as 23rd Director General.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
The Flag Officer is married to Mrs Jayanthi Natarajan and the couple is blessed with two children.  
Natarajan is married to Jayanthi Natarajan and they have two children.{{cn|date=June 2024}}


==Awards and decorations==
==Awards and decorations==
 
Natarajan is a recipient of [[Param Vishisht Seva Medal]] in 2021, [[President's Tatrakshak Medal]] (Distinguished Service) in 2011, Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious) in 1996, Lieutenant Governor (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Commendation in Jan 15. He was awarded “Kashti Ratna” in Oct 16 and “Samudra Manthan Award” in Dec 2017 for outstanding contribution towards maritime Safety and Security.
 


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|[[Param Vishisht Seva Medal|Param Vishist Seva Medal]]
|[[President's Tatrakshak Medal|President's Tatrakshak Medal]]
|[[President's Tatrakshak Medal]]
|[[Tatrakshak Medal|Tatrakshak Medal]]
|[[Tatrakshak Medal]]
|[[Special Service Medal 'Suraksha'|Special Service Medal 'Suraksha']]
|[[Special Service Medal 'Suraksha']]
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|[[Operation Parakram Medal|Operation Parakram Medal]]
|[[Operation Parakram Medal]]
|[[Sainya Seva Medal|Sainya Seva Medal]]
|[[Sainya Seva Medal]]
|[[Videsh Seva Medal|Videsh Seva Medal]]
|[[Videsh Seva Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Service and campaign medals|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|[[50th Independence Anniversary Medal|50th Anniversary of Independence Medal]]
|-
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|[[Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal|Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal]]
|[[Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|30 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
|[[Indian military decorations#Long service awards|20 Years Long Service Medal]]
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==Events & Activities==
==Events & Activities==
'''Investiture Ceremony'''
'''Investiture Ceremony'''
*''26 Sep 2019'' - https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/digital-commissioning-first-of-its-kind-in-maritime-history-coast-guard-dg20200515175311/
 
. 11 Feb 2025 - CBI books former Coast Guard Director-General Natarajan https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-books-former-coast-guard-director-general-natarajan/article69205638.ece
*''26 Sep 2019'' - [https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/digital-commissioning-first-of-its-kind-in-maritime-history-coast-guard-dg20200515175311/ Digital commissioning first of its kind in maritime history: Coast Guard DG]


'''Commissioning of Assets'''
'''Commissioning of Assets'''
*''28 Aug 21 : ICGS Vigraha'' -  https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1749276
*''28 Aug 21 : ICGS Vigraha'' -  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1749276 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to commission indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha on Saturday]
*''29 May 21 : ICGS Sajag''  -  https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1722788
*''29 May 21 : ICGS Sajag''  -  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1722788 Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag commissioned by National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval]
*''24 Mar 21 : ICGS Vajra''  -  https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-coast-guard-s-157th-vessel-vajra-comissioned-in-chennai-to-be-based-at-tuticorin-2882874
*''24 Mar 21 : ICGS Vajra''  -  [https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-coast-guard-s-157th-vessel-vajra-comissioned-in-chennai-to-be-based-at-tuticorin-2882874 Coast Guard patrol vessel Vajra commissioned, to be based at Tuticorin]
*''19 Feb 21 : ICGS C-453''  -  https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/icg-ship-c-453-commissioned/article33884538.ece
*''19 Feb 21 : ICGS C-453''  -  [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/icg-ship-c-453-commissioned/article33884538.ece ICG ship C-453 commissioned]
*''15 Dec 20 : ICGS Sujeet''  -  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/offshore-patrol-vessel-sujeet-to-be-commissioned-today/articleshow/79736734.cms?from=mdr
*''15 Dec 20 : ICGS Sujeet''  -  [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/offshore-patrol-vessel-sujeet-to-be-commissioned-today/articleshow/79736734.cms?from=mdr Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Sujeet' to be commissioned today]
*''15 Dec 20 : ICGS C-454''  -  https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coast-guard-commissions-interceptor-boat-in-surat-7106552/
*''15 Dec 20 : ICGS C-454''  -  [https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coast-guard-commissions-interceptor-boat-in-surat-7106552/ Coast Guard commissions interceptor boat in Surat]
*''03 Nov 20 : ICGS C-452''  -  https://www.indiastrategic.in/commissioning-of-coast-guard-ship-c-452/
*''03 Nov 20 : ICGS C-452''  -  {{Cite web | url=https://www.indiastrategic.in/commissioning-of-coast-guard-ship-c-452/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922054207/https://www.indiastrategic.in/commissioning-of-coast-guard-ship-c-452/ | archive-date=2021-09-22 | title=Commissioning of Coast Guard Ship C-452}}
*''20 Aug 20 : ICGS C-449''  -  https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-coast-guard-commissions-new-interceptor-boat-c-449-for-east-region-2304101.html
*''20 Aug 20 : ICGS C-449''  -  [https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-coast-guard-commissions-new-interceptor-boat-c-449-for-east-region-2304101.html Indian Coast Guard commissions new Interceptor boat C-449 for east region]
*''15 May 20 : ICGS Sachet, C-450 & C-451''  -  https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1624023
*''15 May 20 : ICGS Sachet, C-450 & C-451''  -  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1624023 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sachet’ and two interceptor boats];
*''28 Feb 20 : ICGS Varad''  -  https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1604667
*''28 Feb 20 : ICGS Varad''  -  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1604667 Shri Mansukh Mandaviya commissions Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varad];
*''29 Jan 20 : ICGS C-448''  -  https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/icg-commissions-interceptor-boat-c-448-in-mangaluru/
*''29 Jan 20 : ICGS C-448''  -  [https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/icg-commissions-interceptor-boat-c-448-in-mangaluru/ ICG commissions interceptor boat C-448 in Mangaluru]
*''25 Sep 19 : ICGS Varaha''  -  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/icgs-varaha-commissioned-by-rajnath-singh/articleshow/71290114.cms?from=mdr
*''25 Sep 19 : ICGS Varaha''  -  [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/icgs-varaha-commissioned-by-rajnath-singh/articleshow/71290114.cms?from=mdr Rajnath Singh: ICGS 'Varaha' commissioned by Rajnath Singh]


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For other people named Krishnaswamy, see Krishnaswamy.

In this Indian name, the name Krishnaswamy is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Natarajan.
Director General

Krishnaswamy Natarajan

PVSM, PTM, TM
Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Born30 December 1961[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Coast Guard
Years of service18 January 1984 - 31 December 2021
Rank Director General
Commands held
  • Western Seaboard
  • Coast Guard Region (West)
  • Coast Guard Region (A&N)
  • ICGS Sangram
  • CGTC (Kochi)
  • EX-ICGS Veera
  • Ex-ICGS Kanaklata Barua
  • Ex-ICGS Chandbibi
  • ICGS Mandapam
AwardsParam Vishisht Seva Medal
President's Tatrakshak Medal
Tatrakshak Medal
Spouse(s)Mrs Jayanthi Natarajan

Krishnaswamy Natarajan PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer who served as the 23rd Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.[2] He assumed the office on 1 July 2019 and served until his superannuation on 31 December 2021.[3][4][5][6] He is currently the Executive Director of Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia - Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP, ISC) in Singapore.

Controversy

In 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booked K Natarajan for alleged tampering/alteration of the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/dossiers of senior officers. The agency has invoked provisions related to criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and named Mr. Natarajan as an accused. [1]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Natarajan was born on 30 Dec 1961 and completed his education in Chennai. He holds a master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from Madras University. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has specialized in Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the United States Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown, Virginia.

Career[edit | edit source]

Natarajan joined the Indian Coast Guard on 18 January 1984 and did his education in Chennai. He holds a master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from Madras University. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He has specialized in Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the US Coast Guard Reserve Training Centre, Yorktown, Virginia.[1]

Natarajan has held various important Command and Staff appointments, both afloat and ashore, with distinction. He has commanded all classes of Indian Coast Guard ships viz Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) Sangram, Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Veera, Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Kanaklata Barua and Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) Chandbibi. His important ashore Command appointments include the Commander Coast Guard District No.5 (Tamil Nadu) and the Commanding Officer ICGS Mandapam. His key staff assignments at the Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi include Principal Director (Policy & Plans), Chairman Coast Guard Service Selection Board, Principal Director (Projects), Joint Director (Operations), Coast Guard Advisor (CGA) to Director General Indian Coast Guard. Natarajan has held the appointments of Chief Staff Officer (Personnel & Administration) at Headquarters Region (East), Chennai and Chief of Staff at Headquarters Region (West), Mumbai.He has also held the appointment of Officer-in-Charge, Coast Guard Training Centre, Kochi.

Flag rank[edit | edit source]

On elevation to the Flag rank in Aug 2009, he spearheaded the Staff Division of Policy & Plans at the Coast Guard Headquarters as the Deputy Director General (Policy & Plans) till Apr 2014. He was instrumental in giving a fillip to the overall growth of the Coast Guard, post 26/11, in terms of establishing additional 20 Stations, 10 Air Establishment, Two Regional Headquarters, Two Seaboards and contract for 120 ships & boats and infrastructure development including a dedicated Academy. Natarajan was Commander Coast Guard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) from May 14-Jul-15 and Commander Coast Guard Region (West) from Jul 15-Aug-16. He was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General on 12-Aug-16 and since then held the reins of the Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard) till 29-Jun-19.

The numerous achievements of the Flag Officer during his distinguished career include those having deep fiscal bearing for the country. As the then Commanding Officer of CG Station at Mandapam in 1991–92, choked channels for smuggling of contrabands to Sri Lanka. In June 2006, his methodical planning as Chief of Staff Headquarters Region (West) resulted in apprehension of 200 kg Cocaine off Mumbai. In July 2017, as the Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard), the Apex Level Op Control Authority on the West Coast, orchestrated the landmark operation for intercepting MV Hennry leading to recovery of 1.5 Ton Heroin worth ₹ 5000 Cr. In recognition of his exceptional service, he was awarded “World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit” in 2018.

Natarajan is the second direct entry Coast Guard officer who took over the helm of Indian Coast Guard on 30 Jun 19 as 23rd Director General.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Natarajan is married to Jayanthi Natarajan and they have two children.[citation needed]

Awards and decorations[edit | edit source]

Natarajan is a recipient of Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 2021, President's Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service) in 2011, Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious) in 1996, Lieutenant Governor (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Commendation in Jan 15. He was awarded “Kashti Ratna” in Oct 16 and “Samudra Manthan Award” in Dec 2017 for outstanding contribution towards maritime Safety and Security.

Param Vishist Seva Medal President's Tatrakshak Medal Tatrakshak Medal Special Service Medal 'Suraksha'
Operation Parakram Medal Sainya Seva Medal Videsh Seva Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

Events & Activities[edit | edit source]

Investiture Ceremony

. 11 Feb 2025 - CBI books former Coast Guard Director-General Natarajan https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-books-former-coast-guard-director-general-natarajan/article69205638.ece

Commissioning of Assets

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM - DIRECTOR GENERAL INDIAN COAST GUARD". Archived from the original on 2 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "V S Pathania Takes Charge As Indian Coast Guard Chief". NDTV.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "K Natarajan takes over as Director General of Coast Guard". Economic Times. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  4. ↑ "K Natarajan to replace Rajendra Singh as director general of Indian Coast Guard". India Today. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  5. ↑ "K Natarajan to Be Next Director General of Indian Coast Guard". News18. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  6. ↑ "Krishnaswamy Natarajan appointed as next Director General of Indian Coast Guard". Hindustan Times. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
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Preceded by
Rajendra Singh Bisht 		Director General of the Indian Coast Guard
2019 - 2021 		Succeeded by
Virender Singh Pathania
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