<h1>India Approves Rs. 4077 Crore Deep Ocean Mission to Boost Blue Economy and Develop Marine Technologies Over Five Years.</h1> The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Deep Ocean Mission proposed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to explore deep ocean resources and develop related technologies. With an estimated cost of Rs. 4077 crore over five years, the mission supports India's Blue Economy initiatives. Key components include developing deep-sea mining technologies, ocean climate advisory services, and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity. The mission aims to indigenize technologies, boost marine biology capacity, and provide job opportunities, particularly in MSMEs and startups. The initiative aligns with the UN's Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, recognizing the ocean's critical economic and ecological roles.