India, Mauritius to Boost Ties in Ocean Tech and Blue Economy

• India-Mauritius to collaborate in fisheries, ocean tech, desalination.
• 10-year blueprint via Earth Sciences; Deep Ocean Mission as model.
• Capacity program Nov 10-15 under March 2025 framework.

According​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ to Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, India and Mauritius have agreed to collaborate more closely in ocean technologies and the blue economy, which have been pinpointed as two of the most important areas for sustainable development. In his speech addressed to Mauritian officials, Singh highlighted India’s vast experience in marine resource management and ocean-based innovations as the leading factors that could empower Mauritius to realize its developmental goals.

Among the proposed joint researches in the areas of fisheries, desalination, and advanced ocean technologies, he invited India and Mauritius to co-create the ocean economy’s ten-year plan powered by partnerships with India’s Earth Sciences research institutes. Singh drew attention to India’s Deep Ocean Mission as an example of how to use marine resources in a clean manner, thus, Mauritius could benefit in the areas of environment-friendly aquaculture, seabed mineral exploration, and climate-resilient coastal infrastructure.

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The five-day event from November 10 to 15, is based on the long-term cooperation framework signed in March 2023, which aims at mutual learning and strategic alignment. Singh talked about the possibilities of joint R&D in marine biotechnology, renewable ocean energy, and disaster early-warning systems, by utilizing India’s satellite and submersible technology.

This alliance is in tune with the blue economy being a potential global market worth $3 trillion by 2030, thus, both countries will be at the forefront of environmentally friendly maritime innovation to face the challenges of rising sea levels and increasing demands for ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌resources.