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Blue Economy

ByULF TEAM

Feb 2, 2024 #Economy
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India’s recent Interim Budget stressed on environment-friendly development through the promotion of ‘blue economy’.

  • Blue economy – It simply refer to economic activities related to the sea and the coasts with the element of sustainability in it.
  • Definition
    • European Commission – It refers to all economic activities related to oceans, seas, coasts and it covers a wide range of interlinked established and emerging sectors.
    • World Bank – It is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem.
  • India’s Blue Economy – With long coastline, diversity in terms of fish & ocean produce, and multiple tourism opportunities, blue economy is highly significant.
  • It is a subset of national economy which comprises of 2 components
    • Ocean resources.
    • Human-made economic infrastructure in marine, maritime, and onshore coastal zones.
  • In 2022, a draft policy framework on India’s Blue Economy was 1st released.

Blue Economy

Blue Economy 2.0

  • Aim – To build resilience against the impacts of climate change while fostering sustainable growth in coastal regions.
  • Restoration and adaptation measures – Protecting the health of the oceans while carrying out economic activities.
  • Aquaculture – Farming of aquatic plants and animals.
  • Mariculture – Rearing and harvesting marine creatures in salt water.
  • Integrated & multi-sectoral approach – Harnessing collective efforts to achieve sustainable development goals in coastal areas.

Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 is the long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy for enhancing port, promoting sustainable practices and facilitating global collaboration.

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