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Vignan University opens centre for Blue Economy in Guntur
Vignan University in Vadlamudi, Guntur district, launched a Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy on Saturday. The centre, themed 'Sustainable Ocean, Thriving Future', will focus on coastal conservation, ocean technologies, blue growth,…
Vignan University in Vadlamudi, Guntur district, launched a Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy on Saturday. The centre, themed 'Sustainable Ocean, Thriving Future', will focus on coastal conservation, ocean technologies, blue growth, research, policy and skill development.
Speaking at the inauguration, NIAS Bengaluru Director Dr. Shailesh Nayak said sustainable use of marine resources while protecting the environment is essential for economic growth. Union Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala highlighted opportunities in fisheries, shipping, offshore and wave energy, tourism and logistics, and called for coordinated efforts by governments, industry and educational institutions.
The university also signed an MoU with INCOIS for collaboration in ocean observation, information systems, research, technology transfer and skill development, including internships. INCOIS Director Dr. T.M. Balakrishnan Nair urged integrating ocean-based sectors and developing the centre as a regional hub for ocean science.
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The Blue Economy concept, endorsed by India's draft ocean policy, aims to unlock economic value from the country's 7,500-km coastline without degrading marine ecosystems. The centre at Vignan University is one of the few academic hubs dedicated to this in Andhra Pradesh, a state with a long coastline but limited ocean-science infrastructure. The MoU with INCOIS gives students direct access to real-time ocean data and forecasting tools used by the national early-warning system. Watch for whether the centre attracts funding under the central government's Deep Ocean Mission, which has a Rs 4,077 crore outlay through 2026.
Source: thehindu.com
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