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‘Our Success In Space Exploration Should Now Be Mirrored In New Frontier Of Deep Sea’: PM Narendra Modi
Representative Image : The Deep Flight Aviator, a state-of-the-art winged submersible designed to fly underwater. ((Photo by Hawkes Ocean Technologies/Getty Images)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi want to emulate the success India achieved in space exploration in a new domain - the exploration and use of oceanic resources, reports India Today.
PM Modi put forth the goal while speaking at the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru. He added that India should map and "responsibly harness" water, energy, food and mineral resources in the oceans.
Prime Minister also reiterated his government’s goal of ensuring "Ease of doing Science" and using information technology to reduce red tape.
He also reportedly said that he was pleased to learn of India's improvement in the Innovation index rankings.
PM Modi said, "The growth story of India depends on its success in science and technology sector. There is a need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation."
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