Dr. Prabhakaran Paleri is an Indian former naval and coast guard officer, scholar in national security studies, and presently, an academician.[1] Paleri served as the 16th Director General of Indian Coast Guard from 28 Feb 2006 to 31 August 2006.[2]
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Dr. Prabhakaran Paleri completed his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Calicut and obtained Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Madras in 1978.
He is a Fellow of Narotham Morarji Institute of Shipping, Mumbai.
He is also a graduate from the National Defense University, Washington DC, with master's degree in National Security Strategy and obtained multi-disciplinary doctorate from the University of Madras in Busines Administration and Defence Studies for thesis, ‘Changing Concept of National Security and a Maritime Model for India'.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame of international fellows at the National Defense University, Washington, D.C. in 2009.
Paleri joined the Indian Navy in 1969 in the executive branch after graduation. He was associated with the establishment of the maritime force of the Indian Customs during its formation. Subsequently, he joined the Indian Coast Guard in 1981 on its formation where he held the assignments of Deputy-Director General; Regional Commander, Coast Guard Region (West); and Commander, Coast Guard District (Kerala & Lakshadweep) and (West Bengal), besides commanding the first advanced offshore patrol vessel ICGS Samar and the training ship ICGS Varuna. He is the first recipient of the Tatrakshak Medal. He was awarded the President's Tatrakshak Medal in 2003.
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