Saankhya Labs, a subsidiary of Tejas Networks, has announced the receipt of a Provisional Purchase order valued at Rs. 96.42 Crores (excluding GST) from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Government of India undertaking. The order is for the supply, installation, and commissioning of Two-Way MSS Terminals (Xponders) intended for vessel communication and support systems in Marine Fishing Vessels for Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) along the coastal states of India.
Under this contract, Saankhya Labs will collaborate with NSIL, ISRO, and the Department of Fisheries to deploy its indigenously designed and developed satellite terminals (Xponders) on motorized and mechanized fishing vessels. Once operational, the network is expected to enhance safety and security for fishermen, addressing sea-borne threats from a national security perspective. The Xponders will provide navigational assistance, automatic boundary crossing alarms, and emergency weather alerts to fishermen.
Mr. Parag Naik, CEO and Co-founder of Saankhya Labs, expressed delight at winning this prestigious contract, emphasizing their readiness to support the Government of India’s efforts in deploying this network across coastal states. The project aims to improve the livelihood and safety of fishermen while promoting the deployment of indigenous Satcom solutions on ISRO satellites, showcasing India’s self-reliance in Satcom technology.
