Ministry of Earth Sciences and Government of Puducherry signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi

Ministry of Earth Sciences and Government of Puducherry signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi

¨     Ministry of Earth Sciences and Government of Puducherry signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi.

¨     The agreement aims to strengthen marine research and coastal infrastructure in Puducherry.

¨     It also focuses on advancing blue economy initiatives in the Union Territory.

¨     The MoU was signed by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of MoES.

¨     Dr. Sharat Chauhan, Chief Secretary of Puducherry, signed on behalf of the Union Territory.

¨     The collaboration follows high-level discussions between Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Lieutenant-Governor K. Kailashnathan.

The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation across six strategic areas:

Sustainable Marine Fisheries

¨     Offshore Wind Energy

¨     Desalination Technologies

¨     Ocean Climate Advisory & Real-Time Monitoring

¨     Permanent Coastal Management

¨     Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)

Both sides will appoint nodal officers to oversee implementation. Joint working groups will supervise specific initiatives.The MoU will remain valid for five years. Progress will be reviewed at least once every year.