Defence Ministry dedicates Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ to India

• The Defence Ministry dedicated the indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ to the nation during a ceremony in Goa. Sarthak will significantly increase India's maritime safety and security.
•  The ship Sarthak will be located in Porbandar, Gujarat, and will operate along India's western coast under the command of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (Northwest).
• The Defence Ministry emphasised that the Indian Coast Guard is a pioneer in introducing indigenous platforms, citing the Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthak as an example of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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About Ministry of Defence

• Defence Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
• Founded: 1776
• No. of Departments: 4
• Minister of State for Defence: Shri Ajay Bhatt
• The first defence minister: Baldev Singh Chokkar