Andaman & Nicobar Islands to emerge as hub of India’s Blue Economy: Jitendra Singh

January 18, 2026 5:20 PM

Andaman & Nicobar Islands to emerge as hub of India’s Blue Economy: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are being developed as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with a focus on harnessing marine resources to drive economic growth, employment and environmental sustainability. The Minister made the remarks during his visit to the Atal Centre for Ocean Science and Technology for Islands (ACOSTI) in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), where he...

IISF 2025 witnesses record-breaking footfall of over 2 lakh visitors

December 10, 2025 1:04 PM

IISF 2025 witnesses record-breaking footfall of over 2 lakh visitors

The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 concluded in Panchkula with a record attendance of more than 200,000 participants. The event drew 1,800 students, 167 educators and 32 resource persons across major activities such as the Hackathon, Gurukula, Science and Technology Village, Nari Shakti, Youth Science Congress and the Thought Leaders’ Roundtable. Specialised tracks including New Age Technology, Blue Economy, Himalaya in Changing Climate and Clean & Nuclear Energy also ...

Blue economy to be the new engine of India’s growth: Jitendra Singh at IISF

December 8, 2025 7:24 PM

Blue economy to be the new engine of India’s growth: Jitendra Singh at IISF

Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday said India’s blue economy has the potential to become a major engine of national growth, contributing to energy security, food systems, and strategic capabilities. Speaking at a session titled “Blue Economy, Oceans, Poles, Earth and Ecology – Sagarika, the Tale of Earth Sciences” during the India International Science Festival, he noted that India’s oceans remain a largely untapped asset despite the country’s 11,000...

Looking forward to host President Putin next month: PM Modi

November 18, 2025 9:35 PM

Looking forward to host President Putin next month: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin in India next month. The statement came during a meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the Russian President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, who called on him in New Delhi. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in the maritime sector. Discussions covered connectivity, shipbuilding, skill development and the blue economy, in line with ongoing effor...

Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’, calls it milestone for cooperative-based Blue Economy

October 27, 2025 10:05 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’, calls it milestone for cooperative-based Blue Economy

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated ‘Deep Sea Fishing Vessels’ under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, marking a major step towards modernising India’s marine fisheries sector and strengthening the cooperative movement along the nation’s coastline. The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol. ...

Blue Economy is central to India’s growth: PM Modi

September 19, 2025 4:19 PM

Blue Economy is central to India’s growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Blue Economy is central to India’s growth strategy, combining prosperity, sustainability, and national strength. Responding to an article by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on X, PM Modi highlighted that initiatives such as Sagarmala, Deep Ocean Mission, and Harit Sagar Guidelines are harnessing ocean resources, empowering communities, driving innovation, and strengthening India’s leadership in global ocean governance. The art...

GST rate cut across fisheries value chain to boost India’s Blue Economy: Govt

September 4, 2025 4:53 PM

GST rate cut across fisheries value chain to boost India’s Blue Economy: Govt

The fisheries sector has received a major boost under the latest GST reforms with a significant tax rate rationalisation, which will help in the reduction of operational costs, enhance competitiveness in domestic and export markets, and directly benefit millions of fish farmers and other stakeholders dependent on fishing and aquaculture for their livelihoods in the country, an official statement said on Thursday.  Under the revised structure, GST on fish oils, fish extracts, and prepared or pr...

Deep Ocean Mission: India’s gateway to ocean floor

August 18, 2025 10:42 AM

Deep Ocean Mission: India’s gateway to ocean floor

India’s Deep Ocean Mission, launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on September 7, 2021, aims to develop technologies for exploring and sustainably utilising the deep ocean’s living and non-living wealth. With an overall investment of ₹4,077 crore spread across five years, this mission isn't a one-time endeavour. It will unfold in phases and is designed as a comprehensive national project, driving forward India's Blue Economy, which encompasses all marine-based industries, incl...

Center launches initiative to build climate-resilient coastal fishermen villages to safeguard livelihoods

March 26, 2025 12:43 PM

Center launches initiative to build climate-resilient coastal fishermen villages to safeguard livelihoods

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has highlighted the growing threat posed by climate change to the Blue Economy, which could severely impact the livelihoods of fishermen and coastal communities. To mitigate these risks, the government has identified 100 coastal fishermen villages to be developed into Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The announcement was made by George Kurian, Union Minister of St...