India, Feb. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), has approved a project "National Rollout Plan for Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS)" for installation of indigenously developed transponders on one lakh marine fishing vessels covering mechanized and motorized vessels of all 13 coastal states and UTs with an outlay of Rs. 364 Crores. Vessel Communication and Support System is being implemented with technical support of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The VCSS in a satellite based two-way communication system, which helps the fishers out at sea for sea-safety and security, provides alerts during adver...