What are Coast Guards
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What are Coast Guards
an emergency service that rescues people in difficulties at sea
Service acts against smuggling
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Coast Guards serve a dual purpose - conducting search and rescue operations to save lives at sea (emergency service), and enforcing maritime laws including anti-smuggling operations, border security, and environmental protection. The Indian Coast Guard was established in 1978 with these comprehensive responsibilities. Neither 'rescue only' nor 'anti-smuggling only' captures the full scope.