South Goa, May 22 -- Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Thursday inaugurated the Polar Bhavan and Sagar Bhavan at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa.

Speaking to mediapersons, Singh emphasized the significance of the blue economy, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on the sector.

"Considering the kind of emphasis that PM Modi is giving to the blue economy, and it was him who on two consecutive occasions mentioned Deep Ocean mission. It is an indication of the fact that when India's economy grows further...then we rise to the top by 2047." Minister Singh said.

Singh further highlighted the government's focus on exploring and harnessing the potential of India's ...