July 31, 2026 11:54 AM
One lakh fishing vessels to be fitted with transponders developed By ISRO soon
Around one lakh marine fishing vessels across India will soon be equipped with indigenously developed transponders under the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS), following the Union government's approval of a nationwide rollout plan aimed at enhancing fishermen's safety, communication and navigation. The Union Department of Fisheries on Thursday approved the national rollout of the VCSS under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at an estimated cost of Rs 364 crore. The ...