Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenous pollution control vessel, in Goa. With over 60% indigenous content, this advanced vessel enhances the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities in pollution control, firefighting, and maritime safety. Equipped with modern technology, including pollution detection systems and a helicopter hangar, ICGS Samudra Pratap is designed to conduct extended surveillance across India’s maritime zones. Singh emphasized its role in protecting the marine environment, linking it to national security and the sustainability of coastal communities amid growing climate challenges, while reinforcing a strong message to adversaries regarding India’s maritime readiness.