India to become sixth country to have deep sea mission: Jitendra Singh
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India is set to become the sixth country to have its own deep-sea mission, focusing on a resilient blue economy to empower people dependent on the ocean. The National Institute of Ocean Technology's Matsyayaan 6000 is a key development in this mission. Union earth sciences minister Jitendra Singh expressed pride and happiness on the progress of the deep-sea mission and India being among the very few nations to achieve this feat. The deep-sea mission is not limited to mineral exploration but development of ocean sciences and exploration of flora and fauna and conservation of marine biodiversity. The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has developed Matsyayaan 6000, which can dive 6,000 meters deep into the ocean. The first stage of the vessel's harbor trial is expected to be completed by September and the subsequent stages by 2026. The deep-sea mission has the potential to contribute greatly to the overall growth of the Indian economy.

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