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Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed 'Samudra Pratap' to be commissioned on Monday

The Indian Coast Guard is set to commission its first indigenously built pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the 114.5-meter ship on January 5. This advanced vessel boasts over 60 percent indigenous content. It will significantly boost India's capabilities in marine pollution control, maritime law enforcement, and search and rescue operations.