Modi Announces National Deep Water Exploration Mission To Tap Offshore Oil, Gas Reserves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (15 August) announced the launch of a National Deep Water Exploration Mission aimed at tapping India’s vast untapped offshore oil and gas reserves.

In his Independence Day address, Modi said the initiative will deploy advanced deep-sea drilling and exploration technology to strengthen India’s energy security.

Officials said the move could significantly reduce India’s dependence on imported crude and boost domestic production over the next decade.