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October 8, 2026 9:14 PM

PM Modi Shares Articles on India’s Blue Economy, Growing Space Capabilities and Uttarakhand’s Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared articles highlighting India’s emerging Blue Economy, the country’s growing self-reliance and technological capabilities in the space sector, and the accelerated development journey of Uttarakhand. The Prime Minister shared an article by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, which highlights India’s Blue Economy as a pathway to prosperity, sustainability and national st...

September 30, 2026 10:44 PM

Bhupender Yadav Launches NCM 2.0 Guidelines to Strengthen Coastal Resilience, Promote Blue Economy

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday launched the Guidelines for implementation of the National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0) in New Delhi. The Central Sector Scheme was approved with an outlay of ₹767 crore for implementation till 2030-31 across nine coastal States and four Union Territories. The Mission aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of India’s coastal regions while unlocking the potential of the country’s Blue Economy....

September 11, 2026 12:48 AM

Fueling the Blue Economy: Six years of PMMSY transforming India’s fisheries sector

India’s fisheries sector is emerging as a significant driver of livelihoods, food security, exports and the country’s wider Blue Economy, with the government’s Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) providing a major push towards modern infrastructure, technology and sustainable growth. Launched in 2020, PMMSY completes six years on September 10, 2026. With a total outlay of ₹20,750 crore, the scheme has sought to address critical gaps across the fisheries value chain, from produc...

September 8, 2026 11:27 PM

India steps up deep-sea mining push to secure critical minerals and strengthen Blue Economy

India is stepping up efforts to develop deep-sea mining capabilities as part of its strategy to secure critical mineral supplies and strengthen its position in the emerging Blue Economy. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), in association with knowledge partner EY and NITI Aayog, organised a high-level industry outreach workshop on “Deep Sea Mining - Business Opportunities and Strategic Importance” at the Dr Ambedkar International Cent...

September 8, 2026 12:05 AM

Advanced aquaculture technologies drive India’s blue economy push

India is expanding the use of advanced aquaculture technologies such as Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc to boost fish production, conserve resources and strengthen the country’s blue economy under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. The fisheries and aquaculture sector supports the livelihoods of nearly three crore fishers and fish farmers and has emerged as an important contributor to food security, rural employment, exports and economic growth. India is...

August 31, 2026 5:20 PM

V-P Radhakrishnan releases ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ in Lakshadweep, calls for sustainable fisheries-led Blue Economy

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday released the ‘Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031’ Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development at a Fisheries Outreach Programme in Agatti, calling for sustainable use of Lakshadweep’s vast marine resources to drive a new era of fisheries-led growth and strengthen India’s Blue Economy. Addressing fishers, fish farmers, women beneficiaries, officials and other stakeholders, V-P Radhakrishnan described Lakshadweep as a “priceless mari...

August 26, 2026 11:10 AM

India, Seychelles step up cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy

India and Seychelles have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy, with a focus on sustainable marine resource management, technology, capacity building and scientific research. The agreement was reached during a high-level bilateral meeting hosted by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in New Delhi on August 25. The Seychelles delegation was led by Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Bl...

August 13, 2026 5:54 PM

‘Vision 2030’ to Propel Bihar Towards Leading Inland Fisheries State: CM Samrat Choudhary

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday reviewed the ‘Vision 2030 – Bihar Fisheries Priority Projects’ at the ‘Sankalp’ auditorium, Lok Seva Awas in Patna, and instructed officials to work rapidly on the action plan for the state’s overall fisheries development, a press release said. He directed them to prepare a clear, phased, and planned strategy to increase production and emphasised using modern and scientific methods to ensure that the income of fishing families increa...

May 19, 2026 4:06 PM

PM Modi, Iceland PM discuss clean energy, blue economy and trade cooperation at India-Nordic Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir on the sidelines of the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in clean energy, fisheries, sustainability and emerging technologies. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Had a wonderful meeting with Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir of Iceland. India deeply values the friendship with Iceland. We talked about ways to improve ties in areas su...

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...