New Delhi:
India will function its first human underwater submersible at a depth of 500 meters within the sea as a part of the Deep Ocean Mission, Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh mentioned on Thursday.
Mr Singh made these remarks at a Mission Steering Committee assembly that was attended by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery, Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar Sood and Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran, amongst others.
Mr Singh mentioned the submersible will function at a depth of as much as 500 meters this 12 months, with a subsequent purpose of reaching a depth of 6,000 metres by the following 12 months.
This achievement will align with the timelines of India’s different landmark missions, together with the Gaganyaan house mission, marking a pleasing coincidence within the nation’s journey in the direction of scientific excellence, he mentioned.
He mentioned the Deep Ocean Mission has the potential to unlock huge assets, together with vital minerals, uncommon metals and undiscovered marine biodiversity, all of that are essential for the nation’s financial progress and environmental sustainability.
“By this mission, we aren’t simply exploring the depths of our oceans but in addition constructing a sturdy blue economic system that can drive India’s future,” Mr Singh mentioned.
The minister underlined that your complete initiative relies on indigenous expertise, developed and manufactured fully in India, showcasing the nation’s self-reliance in cutting-edge science.
The mission additionally goals to boost understanding of deep-sea ecosystems, contributing to sustainable fisheries and biodiversity conservation, he mentioned.
By tapping into these underwater treasures, India is poised to safe long-term advantages for its economic system, scientific group and environmental resilience.
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