New Delhi: After the victorious landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the surface of the Moon, India is moving on to its next frontier: a deep-sea mission known as the ‘Samudrayaan Mission’. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju unveiled the special images on Monday. The state-of-the-art submarine named ‘Matsya 6000’ is a vital component in the upcoming exploration of the ocean depths. The ‘Matsya 6000’ submersible, which is currently being developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, symbolizes India’s strong commitment to ocean exploration and research. This remarkable mission aims to uncover the secrets of the deep sea, conduct important research on marine resources and biodiversity assessment. With plans to send three humans to explore depths of up to 6 kilometers in a submersible, ‘Samudrayaan’ is set to further our understanding of the vast and mysterious ecosystem of the ocean. Emphasizing the importance of the project, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “‘Samudrayaan’ mission is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Blue Economy’ vision to harness maritime resources to boost economic growth, create livelihood opportunities and protect Focuses on sustainable use of resources.” “The Health of Marine Ecosystems.” He further explained, “National Institute of Ocean Technology and all the institutes and centers under the Ministry of Earth Sciences have carefully prepared documents in their respective scientific domains, which will contribute to realizing the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Have been. , As India is making significant progress in both lunar and oceanic exploration, the country is firmly establishing itself as a major player in the field of space and ocean sciences. The ‘Samudrayaan Mission’ promises to uncover valuable insights into the unknown depths of the world’s oceans, furthering our understanding of our planet’s diverse ecosystems and resources.
