In an era of climate challenges and economic aspirations, Union Minister Jitendra Singh envisions marine science and biotechnology as India’s powerhouse for growth, green initiatives, and gainful employment. His recent keynote painted a vivid picture of oceanic opportunities transforming the subcontinent.
Boasting the 18th largest exclusive economic zone globally, India eyes a blue GDP multiplier through ventures like hydrogen production from seawater and enzymes for industrial biotech. Singh detailed the Sagarmala project’s biotech extension, creating integrated hubs for research and commercialization.
Massive job influx awaits: training programs for 5 million in marine engineering, biotech R&D, and sustainable tourism. ‘From Kerala backwaters to Gujarat shores, every coast will buzz with opportunity,’ he affirmed.
Environmentally, the focus is on regenerative ocean practices—artificial reefs, biodiversity banks, and pollution-neutral tech. Singh highlighted successes in lab-grown fish protein reducing wild catches by 30%.
With budgets doubling for ocean missions and startups incentivized via tax breaks, momentum builds. Collaborations with Singapore’s A*STAR and US NOAA promise cutting-edge tools. Singh’s closing words resonated: ‘The blue frontier calls—India answers with innovation and resolve.’ This strategy heralds a prosperous, planet-friendly future.