India Commissions First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa

• India commissioned 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenously built pollution control vessel, in Goa.
• Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the vessel, designed by the Indian Coast Guard.
• The 114.5-meter, 4,200-tonne vessel boasts over 60% indigenous content and a speed of over 22 knots.
• It will enforce marine pollution control, maritime law, search and rescue, and safeguard India’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
• The commissioning reinforces India's commitment to maritime safety, environmental protection, and indigenous defense.

Why It Matters: 'Samudra Pratap' marks a major milestone in India's maritime environmental protection capabilities.