New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was commissioned today by Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri, Government of India, in the presence of Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary and Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard, and senior dignitaries from the Central and State Governments, the release said.

The commissioning marks a significant step forward in India's pursuit of Atmanirbharat in shipbuilding and maritime capability development.

According to the release, Samudra Pratap, meaning "Majesty of the Seas," reflects the Indian Coas...