Ministry and Objective

  • Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences
  • Objective: To explore the deep ocean for resources and develop deep-sea technologies to use ocean resources sustainably.

Components of Deep Ocean Mission

  • Deep-Sea Mining & Manned Submersible: Development of technologies for mining polymetallic nodules and a manned submersible capable of carrying three persons to about 6,000 m depth.
  • Samudrayaan Mission: India’s manned deep-ocean exploration programme. The indigenous submersible MATSYA 6000 is being developed for this purpose.
  • Ocean Climate Advisory Services: Study long-term changes in the ocean and develop models to understand their influence on climate and weather.
  • Deep-Sea Biodiversity: Exploration and conservation of deep-sea flora, fauna and microbial resources, including their potential sustainable uses.
  • Deep-Ocean Survey: Identification and mapping of hydrothermal minerals and other resources in the Indian Ocean.
  • Ocean Energy & Freshwater: Development of technologies for energy generation and freshwater production from the ocean.
  • Marine Station for Ocean Biology: Development of facilities for research and innovation in marine biology and biotechnology.

 

Source: The Hindu

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