First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel in Goa

On 29th August, 2024, Raksha Rajya Mantri urged industry partners to help India become self-sufficient in defence production and a net exporter.

Key Points

Significance of Samudra Pratap: The vessel designed and constructed in-house by GSL, will play a crucial role in checking oil spills along India’s coastline. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s Aatmanirbharta in defence shipbuilding.
India’s Growing Defence Capabilities: Raksha Rajya Mantri highlighted India’s rise as the world’s fifth-largest economy and noted that the nation is now capable of building ships not only for its own defence needs but also for other countries.
Details of the Launch Event: The vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ is expected to further enhance the Indian Coast Guard’s ability to manage pollution control at sea.