Rajnath Singh to Commission India's First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Pratap'

• Indian Coast Guard's 'Samudra Pratap', the first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, will be commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 5 at Goa Shipyard Limited.
• The 114.5-meter, 4,200-tonne vessel boasts over 60% indigenous content, a speed of 22+ knots, and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles.
• It will enforce marine pollution control, maritime law, search and rescue, and safeguard India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
• Equipped with advanced technology including an oil fingerprinting machine, chemical detectors, and various weapon systems for enhanced capabilities.
• Commissioning strengthens India's maritime pollution response and commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence manufacturing.

Why It Matters: 'Samudra Pratap' boosts India's maritime security, pollution control, and self-reliance in defence.