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In an effort to bolster marine conservation, India has for the first time initiated a mission-mode approach through the Deep Ocean Mission as discussed in the Rajya Sabha. Emphasizing the protection of species like Olive Ridley turtles and addressing oceanic threats, the government has established the Centre for Marine Living
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences in India, through its Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), is focusing on the assessment and conservation of marine resources within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This involves initiatives like the Marine Living Resources Programme and the Deep Ocean Mission aimed at
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The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology has submitted its 411th report evaluating the budget for the Ministry of Earth Sciences for the fiscal year 2026-27. Key concerns include a reduction in the budgetary allocations by the Ministry of Finance and underutilization of funds by the Ministry, particularly
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The Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences has announced significant progress in the Deep Ocean Mission, including the development of the MATSY-6000 submersible and the successful prediction of extreme sea levels in the Indian subcontinent. This mission, part of India's Blue Economy vision, focuses on deep-sea exploration, climate change
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To recognize India's advancements in marine science, the Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated the scientists of the Deep Ocean Mission through special events linked to the Republic Day celebrations. Dr. M. Ravichandran led these events, including a ceremony at Tamil Nadu House and a formal dinner. This initiative
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated the achievements of the Deep Ocean Mission scientists and researchers during Republic Day events, recognizing their critical contributions to marine science. The scientists were honored as special guests at various occasions, including a felicitation ceremony at Tamil Nadu House hosted by Dr. M.
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences organized a special felicitation ceremony at Prithvi Bhawan to honor the scientists and researchers involved in India's Deep Ocean Mission. These individuals were invited by the Government of India as Special Guests to the 2026 Republic Day Parade, acknowledging their significant contributions to
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences, under the Deep Ocean Mission, is developing technology to harvest polymetallic nodules from depths of 5500 m. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has installed 15 unmanned H-AWOS at various heliports to enhance weather data dissemination, despite the lack of automatic warning systems at these locations.
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Under the Deep Ocean Mission, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences is advancing deep-sea mining and exploration activities with contracts from the International Seabed Authority to explore polymetallic nodules and sulphides in the Indian Ocean. The initiatives include technological advancements for underwater exploration and crewed submersibles, aimed at sustainable
Polymetallic Sulphides
India has become the first country to hold two contracts with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the exploration of Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the Carlsberg Ridge, Indian Ocean. This milestone, announced by Science Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, is part of India's Deep Ocean Mission aimed at seabed
Blue Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasizing the importance of the Blue Economy for India's growth. The article discusses initiatives like Sagarmala, Deep Ocean Mission, and Harit Sagar Guidelines aimed at harnessing ocean resources, promoting sustainability, and enhancing India's
Mission Mausam
The Government of India has launched Mission Mausam under the Ministry of Earth Sciences to bolster the country's climate preparedness. This initiative aims to create a 'weather-ready and climate-smart' framework to mitigate climate change impacts and enhance community resilience. Key components include improving early warning systems,