Union minister of state (independent charge) for science and technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday that India’s future growth depends on a science-driven economy.
“While India commemorates 75 years of independence, it’s also a happening to plan for the subsequent 25 years with the conscious realisation that science and technology are visiting be the most currency for the inclusive growth of India,” he said at an incident organised by the ministry of health sciences. He emphasised the importance of designing ahead for successful growth.
Singh added that Indian coastal areas should utilise the vast oceanic resources the country possesses because the “blue economy” offers extensive socio-economic opportunity. He said it aids the assembly of products and services that have clear linkages with economic process, environmental sustainability, and national security.
Singh commended the “Deep Ocean Mission” and said it “heralds one more horizon to harness various resources to complement the “Blue Economy.” The “Deep Ocean Mission” was approved in June by the Modi-led government to figure towards the deep exploration of the ocean for resources and develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of oceanic resources.
