Blue economy offers waves of opportunity

For centuries, the ocean h a s carried India's trade, shaped its coastal cultures and strengthened its strategic influence. Today, with an 11,098- kilometre coastline, vast marine resources and a commanding position in the Indian Ocean, it offers a new frontier for India's development. As the nation advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the Blue Economy is emerging as a powerful pathway to prosperity, sustainability and national strength.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed this opportunity at the heart of India's growth vision. His 80th Independence Day speech identified the Blue Economy as one of the seven streams, or Sapta-Dhara, that will propel the country forward. The Blue Economy is not simply an economy of the ocean, but of people, ideas and possibilities. It is about securing better livelihoods for fisherfolk and coastal communities, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, strengthening food and energy security, and using science to build climate-resilient coasts.