Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches India’s Advanced Ocean Research Vessel ‘ORV Sagar Manthan’ to Drive Indigenous Maritime Research
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel, named ORV Sagar Manthan, at Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Limited (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the vessel aims to boost indigenous maritime research and Atmanirbharta.
Why It Matters
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In Simple Words
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel 'ORV Sagar Manthan' at Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata. Built by GRSE for NCPOR under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, this ship marks a major milestone in indigenous maritime research and Atmanirbharta.
Constructed under the Deep Ocean Mission at an approximate cost of Rs. 840 Crore, the vessel will support multidisciplinary exploration in extreme oceanic environments. It is designed to gradually replace the 43-year-old ORV Sagar Kanya and will feature advanced scientific equipment for oceanographic studies.
Key Points
- Vessel Name: ORV Sagar Manthan (Yard 3041)
- Launched at: Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata
- Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Limited (GRSE)
- Built for: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
- Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
- Cost: Approximately Rs. 840 Crore
- Mission: Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)
- Intended Replacement: ORV Sagar Kanya
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A. ORV Sagar Manthan
Source: Press Information Bureau