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06/01/21 09:30 AM IST

Blue Economy - important source of AatamnirbharBharat

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Development of the coastal areas and welfare of hardworking fishermen is one of the important priority of the Government

Blue Economy
  • The idea of the “blue economy” was conceived at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012. 
  • The Blue Economy is determined to initiate appropriate programs for
  • The sustainable harnessing of ocean resources; research and development
  • Developing relevant sectors of oceanography; stock assessment of marine resources
  • Introducing marine aquaculture, deep sea/long line fishing and biotechnology
  • Human resource development; among others.
Objective

To promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and employment opportunities within the Indian Ocean region’s maritime economic activities.

Source: PIB

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