New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Monday said that blue economy has the potential to emerge as a major driver of the country's future growth, contributing to its energy security, food needs, and strategic strength.
The minister said that while oceans have been central to India's civilisational understanding, systematic efforts to harness their economic and scientific potential have gained momentum only in recent years.
He underlined that the government's focus on the blue economy is clearly reflected in the Prime Minister's Independence Day addresses in 2023 and 2024, where it was identified as a national priority.
While delivering the keynote address at the session titled "Blue Econom...