How can stakeholders utilize various missions to promote India’s Blue Economy, as urged by the Earth Sciences Secretary

• Implementing the Deep Ocean Mission: Focus on exploration and conservation of deep-sea resources, promoting sustainable use of marine resources.
• Launching the Seabed Mapping Mission: Mapping the seabed to identify mineral-rich areas for sustainable mining practices.
• Promoting the Coastal and Marine Ecological Conservation Mission: Protection of coastal and marine ecosystems, fostering sustainable livelihoods for local coastal communities.
• Emphasizing the Offshore Energy Mission: Harnessing offshore renewable energy sources like wind and tidal power to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Encouraging the Marine Spatial Planning Mission: Efficient planning of maritime activities to enhance Blue Economy sectors while preserving marine biodiversity.

Doubling India's Blue Economy is crucial as it can lead to economic growth, job creation, food security, and increased revenue. These missions play a vital role in achieving this goal by promoting sustainable use of marine resources, conserving marine ecosystems, exploring new opportunities, and reducing environmental impact through careful planning and implementation.