Regional Commander:Indian Coast Guard

Inspector General Donny Michael,TM (G)

Commander Coast Guard Region (East)

Inspector General Donny Michael has assumed charge as Commander Coast Guard Region (East) w.e.f. 22 Nov 23.

The Flag Officer joined the Indian Coast Guard in Jul 1990 and during his illustrious career spanning more than three decades has commanded every class of Coast Guard Ships in service, which includes the Inshore Patrol Vessel, Fast Patrol Vessel, Offshore Patrol Vessel, PCV and Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel.

The flag officer has held various staff appointments which includes, Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East), Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East), Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East) Commanding Officer ICGS Sarang, Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region(West), Commanding Officer, ICGS Samudra Prahari, Director(Fisheries & Environment), where the officer was instrumental in providing impetus to achieve a high level of operational effectiveness and consolidation of the administrative framework for service.

The Flag Officer has served in various capacities both ashore and afloat and has an impeccable track record in the field of Operations, Administration & HR. The Flag Officer is a specialist in Navigation and Direction and is an alumnus of WMU, Sweden. The flag officer holds a LLB degree through CLC, Delhi University and a recipient of Director General Indian Coast Guard Commendation and Commander Coast Guard Region & Nicobar Commendation.

On elevation to the flag rank in Dec 2019, the officer spearheaded the Deputy Director General(HRD) at Coast Guard Headquarters and Deputy Director General(CGSB) at Coast Guard Headquarters successively. The officer was awarded Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry) by the President of India in 2014.

The flag officer hails from Chennai. The officer is happily married to Late Smt. Geetha Narayanan and blessed with son Prahalad Donny.