MoES launches India’s first manned ocean mission “Samundrayaan”

Assess the importance of Samudrayan Project for the energy security of India. What are the challenges associated with the mission? (150 words)

Approach:

• Introduce by giving a brief description of Samudrayan project
• Discuss the potential of deep-sea exploration and mining, the importance of polymetallic modules and its implication for India
• Enumerate the challenges associated with the mission
• Conclusion