Explainer: What is Samudrayaan? Know all about India's first manned deep ocean exploration mission

Preparations are in full swing for India’s first undersea mission Samudrayaan. The country is preparing for a research expedition, led by three scientists, to plumb the ocean’s depths at 6,000 meters. The mission’s prime objective is to delve into the mysteries of the deep. It aims to shed light on the hidden resources and diverse life forms. The project is part of the larger Deep Ocean Mission, which supports the centre's Blue Economy policy. This policy aims to utilise ocean resources sustainably for the country's economic growth, improved livelihoods, job creation, and maintain ocean ecosystem health. The Samudrayaan project is expected to be realized by 2026 and is being designed and developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai. The Samudrayaan project, India's first manned ocean mission, is designed to study deep-sea resources and conduct biodiversity assessments. The mission will not disturb the ecosystem as the submersible is used solely for exploration purposes. #Samudrayaan #Indiaunderseamission #Matsya6000 ~HT.98~PR.153~ED.155~