The Kavaratti OTEC project in Lakshadweep will use ocean thermal gradients to generate clean electricity and desalinate seawater, reducing reliance on diesel and scarce freshwater sources. Part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission, it supports the Blue Economy and offers a sustainable model for island territories.
Click to View MoreThe Ministry of Earth Sciences drives India’s development by delivering vital weather, ocean, and seismic services. Under PRITHVI, agencies like IMD improved cyclone forecasts, while the Deep Ocean Mission and MATSYA 6000 advance the Blue Economy. Despite connectivity and cost challenges, MoES converts science into resilience and livelihoods.
Click to View MoreNITI Aayog’s strategic roadmap urges immediate action to shift from a fragmented, coast-focused approach to a unified, sustainable, and deep-sea-driven strategy. This shift strengthens the economy, ensures food security, empowers coastal communities, and positions the nation as a global leader in sustainable marine resource management and blue economy development.
Click to View MoreSamudrayaan Mission, part of India's Deep Ocean Mission, aim to send three individuals to 6,000 meters in a submersible developed by NIOT, Chennai. The mission's objectives are to explore and sustainably utilize deep-sea resources like polymetallic nodules, gas hydrates, and cobalt crusts, boosting 'Blue Economy' and enhancing technological capabilities.
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