PARLIAMENT QUESTION: White Paper on Blue Economy

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: White Paper on Blue Economy

The Ministry’s white paper titled, “Transforming India’s Blue Economy: Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Growth,” aims to unlock India’s marine resource potential by strategically leveraging sustained investment in blue infrastructure, research and ocean innovation. It emphasizes fostering public-private partnerships and targeted financial mechanisms. The paper outlines a roadmap to 2035, prioritizing feasible projects and building investor confidence to establish the blue economy as a vital engine for national development.

 

The white paper confirms collaborative efforts across various ocean-related sectors involving 25 central ministries/departments, coastal states, and union territories.

 

The white paper identifies specific models demonstrating economic growth and environmental sustainability:

 

 

 

 

 

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.