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India Launches "National Mission on Blue Economy" for Sustainable Marine Resources.

Environment | Dated: 29 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the "National Mission on Blue Economy" to promote the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth. The mission focuses on deep-sea mining, marine fisheries, and ocean renewable energy. It aims to increase the contribution of the blue economy to India's GDP.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The mission complements the "Deep Ocean Mission" and "Samudrayaan" initiatives.
  • It includes a component for coastal spatial planning to protect marine biodiversity.
  • The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will be the nodal agency for implementation.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Mission: National Mission on Blue Economy.
  • Goal: Sustainable Marine Growth.
  • Related: Deep Ocean Mission.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which mission was recently approved by the Union Cabinet to promote sustainable use of ocean resources?

Correct Answer: National Mission on Blue Economy

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoES

  • Minister – Kiren Rijiju
  • Secretary – M. Ravichandran