India Bets on Andaman & Nicobar as Strategic Hub for Blue Economy and Deep Ocean Mission

Dr. Jitendra Singh announced plans to develop the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as a hub of India’s Blue Economy during his visit to ACOSTI, Port Blair. He launched pilot marine projects like seaweed cultivation and open-sea fish culture, stressing integration of ocean science and biotechnology for economic growth, job creation, and sustainability.