January 7, 2026 8:54 AM
ICGS Samudra Pratap strengthens vision of self-reliance, boosts security apparatus, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels, stating that it will further strengthen India's security apparatus and its vision of self-reliance. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the ship on Monday (January 5). In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap is noteworthy for numerous reasons, including the fact that ...