India Inducts 'Samudra Pratap': Boosts Maritime Security & Pollution Control

• India's first indigenous pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap', inducted into Indian Coast Guard by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Goa.
• Built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the 114.5m vessel boasts over 60% indigenous content and speeds exceeding 22 knots.
• Crucial for marine pollution control (oil/chemical spills), maritime law enforcement, search & rescue, and Exclusive Economic Zone surveillance.
• Rajnath Singh highlighted India's role as a responsible maritime power and emphasized women's empowerment in defense.
• Marks a significant step towards India's self-reliance in ship construction and enhanced maritime operational capabilities.

Why It Matters: 'Samudra Pratap' strengthens India's maritime capabilities, pollution control, and indigenous defense manufacturing.