Addressing the 103rd Indian Science Congress in the heritage city of Mysuru, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said oceans will become the drivers of economic growth and it is central to the country’s development, PTI reported. Modi said, “We have increased our focus on ocean or blue economy. We will raise the level of our scientific efforts in marine science. We are at the cusp of a new era. Oceans will become the drivers of economic growth and it is central to our development. Their sustainable use can bring prosperity and give us clean energy, new medicines and food security beyond just fisheries.”
