Govt signs contracts worth over Rs 5000 crore to acquire choppers for coast guard, missiles for Navy
The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block in New Delhi.
The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block in New Delhi.
The Indian government, however, has not confirmed the Iran links but said the vessels were involved in the illicit transfer of large volumes of oil and oil-based cargo originating from conflict-ridden regions.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Amulya was commissioned at Goa Port on 19 December last year, said coast guard officials.
With over 60 per cent indigenous content, ICGS Samudra Pratap is India's first indigenously designed pollution control vessel and the largest ship in the ICG fleet to date.
All of them were brought to Jakhau Port along with the boat. The search of the boat and interrogation of the Pakistani fishermen is ongoing, they said.
In a statement issued here, the ICG spokesperson said the conference marked a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.
The exercise conducted on 14-15 November, included participation of local Search and Rescue Board (SAR) stakeholders and resource agencies of Odisha, viz., OSDMA, District Administration Officials, Ports, Customs, Indian Navy, Marine Police, Odisha Police, CISF, Departmental of Fisheries, Forest Department and District Medical Department.
The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination and collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen India’s overall SAR framework.
The contract for design and construction of 14 FPVs was concluded on 24 Jan 2024 with MDL.
The rescue operation which was launched on Monday concluded on Tuesday.
