NewzVille Desk
Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today stated that Andhra Pradesh, along with other coastal states, will emerge as the torchbearer of India’s Blue Economy transformation.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s repeated emphasis from the Red Fort on making the Blue Economy a national priority mission, the Minister said that the Union Budget 2026–27 gives concrete shape to this vision by placing fisheries, marine exports, coastal infrastructure, and ocean-based economic activity at the centre of India’s long-term growth strategy.
Addressing media representatives and social media influencers in Vijayawada, in the sacred city blessed by Sri Kanaka Durgamma, the Minister described the Union Budget 2026–27 as a strategic roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047.
He said that in a time of global economic uncertainty, India has chosen a path of stability, clarity, and sustained investment-led growth.
Beginning with fisheries and marine development, Dr. Jitendra singh said that allowing deep-sea fishing in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone and recognizing fish landings at foreign ports as exports will significantly enhance the income potential of fishermen.
He added that this policy shift strengthens food security, boosts export competitiveness, and positions India firmly as a blue ocean nation. Andhra Pradesh, with its long coastline and established aquaculture ecosystem, stands to gain substantially from these measures.
He further said that modernization of reservoirs, strengthening of coastal fisheries infrastructure, cold chain networks and processing facilities will create an integrated marine economy framework. This approach connects livelihoods, exports, logistics and value addition, making coastal states growth multipliers for the national economy.
