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Inviting Suggestions on the Draft Blue Economy Policy

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Feb 19, 2021

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Feb 27, 2021

23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)

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With a coastline of nearly 7.5 thousand kilometres, India has a unique maritime position. Nine of its 29 states are coastal, and the nation’s geography includes 1,382 islands. ...

With a coastline of nearly 7.5 thousand kilometres, India has a unique maritime position. Nine of its 29 states are coastal, and the nation’s geography includes 1,382 islands. There are nearly 199 ports, including 12 major ports that handle approximately 1,400 million tons of cargo each year. Moreover, India’s Exclusive Economic Zone of over 2 million square kilometres has a bounty of living and non-living resources with significant recoverable resources such as crude oil and natural gas. Also, the coastal economy sustains over 4 million fisherfolk and coastal communities. With these vast maritime interests, the blue economy occupies a vital potential position in India’s economic growth. It could well be the next multiplier of GDP and well-being, provided sustainability and socio-economic welfare are kept centre-stage. Therefore, India's draft blue economy policy is envisaged as a crucial framework towards unlocking country’s potential for economic growth and welfare.

The MoES prepared the draft blue economy policy framework in line with the Government of India’s Vision of New India by 2030. It highlighted the blue economy as one of the ten core dimensions for national growth. The draft policy framework emphasizes policies across several key sectors to achieve holistic growth of India’s economy. The document recognizes the following seven thematic areas.

1.National accounting framework for the blue economy and ocean governance.
2.Coastal marine spatial planning and tourism.
3.Marine fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing.
4.Manufacturing, emerging industries, trade, technology, services, and skill development.
5.Logistics, infrastructure and shipping, including trans-shipments.
6.Coastal and deep-sea mining and offshore energy.
7.Security, strategic dimensions, and international engagement.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has rolled out the Draft Blue Economy policy for India by Inviting suggestions and inputs from various stakeholders including industry, NGOs, academia, and citizens. The draft blue economy policy document outlines the vision and strategy that can be adopted by the Government of India to utilize the plethora of oceanic resources available in the country.

Click here to read the Draft Blue Economy Policy.

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Alisha kesarwani 5 years 3 months ago

Blue economy policy is great. To do it successfully the main thing is to not only use less amount of water but also use it sustainable. Try to reuse water as when u wash vegetables and fruits don't throw or waste that water kindly give that water to plants. #save water save life.

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VENUGOPAL M DHOOT 5 years 3 months ago

JAI SHREE KRISHNA, PRANAAM. I DO NOT KNOW EXACT MEANING OF BLUE ECONOMY POLICY. BUT I FEEL TO SECURE OUR BORDERS , THE BORDERS SHOULD BE POPULATED WITH TOURISM, NICE BEACHES, WATER GAMES, SO TOURISM NEED TO BE INITIATED SO LOCAL PEOPLE WILL ALSO GET JOB AND UPLIFTMENT OF LIFE.

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Ravindra kumar 5 years 3 months ago

It is indeed a major issue to add to boost the national economy in the form of livelihood, security & sovereignty of our country. A considerable section of our people are engaging themselves as livelihood depending on Goods like petrol, etc. who are fishermen, though in seldom cross the territory & make captivity by concerned foreign countries, should be navigated the fishermen by our coast guard or concerned authority. More scientific & modern technology should be made acquainted.

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Abhay Pralhad Vaidya 5 years 3 months ago

Respected Sir, Namaskar, When we make parrellel road, bridges, develope the sea area for people visits will get some work to the local people, then local fisherman will get more profit, salt plant can be increase and helpful for there growth, when the public movement increase it will also helpful for our sea area security, wind generaters, solar panels to be installed near by sea area, this will give power to nearby villages/cities, then in that area local man power will get some work,

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Punam Kathuria 5 years 3 months ago

It is very useful and I provide this my India. Generation and supply of drinking water all .along the coast.The “blue economy” concept seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion.

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DRISHTI KATHURIYA 5 years 3 months ago

'Blue economy' refers to the greening of ocean development strategies towards higher productivity and the conservation of the ocean's health. In the development of oceans, blue economy adopts the principles of green economy, including low carbon emissions, resource efficiency, and social inclusion. Thankyou ,,

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Rajani Sivakumar 5 years 3 months ago

A valuable asset the sea products and also these coastal areas attract tourism, accommodation and merchandise on handicrafts should also be promoted through NREGA for the community living on the shores.All these increase GDP.School, health facilities, awareness programme, training all essential. Medicinal value of sea organisms to be utilised. Jewellery or artifacts,and fashion designing all have much scope.Travel, explore adventurous sports all attract tourist provided security and hospitality.

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Charan Raj 5 years 3 months ago

Basic Facilities in major ports are outdated Infrastructure and equipment of the port need to be improved and Cruise Terminal Improvement Water Front projects for tourism as it's neglected It has the potential to become tourists hub

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Lt Col A R RATNAM 5 years 3 months ago

My suggestions: 1. Generation and supply of drinking water all along the coast. 2. Cultivation of green floating islands with various flora and fauna. 3. These islands should not produce any toxic wastes. Eco balancing is a must. 4. Water sports should be catered for. 5. All these islands should be our strategic security outposts except some for tourism. Finally, Remember, whatever development is planned has to take place within our territorial boundary.

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Dewendra Akre 5 years 3 months ago

Payment System digital kar dena chahiy. strictly prohibited Gas Cylinder payment, Shops & many more. Cashless System ke karan note & Sikko ki chhapai me lagne wala expenses dusre Vikas karaoke me expense kiya jas sakega. For senior citizens, CGS medicine home deliver kiya jaaye, kyu ki retired pensioners ko aane- jaane me kafi pareshani hoti hain.

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