She is the (Ocean Research Vessel Daughter of the Ocean ).

The Sagar Kanya research vessel is a 74.5-meter-long, 16.5-meter-wide ship that was launched in 2012. The vessel is equipped with a range of advanced scientific instruments and facilities, including a multi-beam echo sounder, a sea floor mapping system, and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for underwater exploration. The ship has a gross tonnage of 2,350 tons and can accommodate up to 35 scientists and crew members.

As resources on land become scarce, nations are looking to the seabed. The Sagar Kanya was at the forefront of India’s efforts to explore deep-sea polymetallic nodules—small, potato-sized rocks found on the abyssal plains that are rich in manganese, cobalt, and nickel.

The story of the is one of India's pioneering leaps into deep-sea exploration and oceanographic science. Launched in 1982 and commissioned in 1983 , it was built in Germany through an Indo-German collaboration. The Vessel's Journey & Legacy

Data collected by the Sagar Kanya has been instrumental in international experiments like the . This research helped scientists understand how aerosols and pollutants affect cloud formation and climate patterns. The data she gathered has improved weather prediction models, directly benefiting millions of farmers on the subcontinent.