Rajnath Singh commissions ICG's pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa
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Why in news
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap'
Background
The 'Samudra Pratap' is an 114.5-meter vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content. It is designed for marine pollution control, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and protecting India's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajnath Singh: Union Minister of Defence
- FactSamudra Pratap: 114.5-meter vessel with over 60% indigenous content
- BodyGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL):Theentity responsible for building the vessel
- FactExclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): Area to be safeguarded by the vessel
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous shipbuilding in enhancing India's maritime security and environmental governance in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing import reliance for specialized maritime vessels to ensure rapid response capabilities
- Environmental governance: Strengthening enforcement of marine pollution regulations in the Exclusive Economic Zone
- Atmanirbharta: Leveraging domestic shipyards like GSL to bolster maritime law enforcement and search and rescue
Keywords: Atmanirbharta · Maritime Security · Exclusive Economic Zone · Marine Pollution Control · Indigenous Shipbuilding
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