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Building a Blue Economy: Learnings from China

In Context India must raise its own fishing fleet and build modern harbours to further its blue economy & security goals. What is Blue Economy? According to the World Bank, the blue economy is the: “Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem.”  European […]

Draft Policy Document on Blue Economy

In Context The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is finalising a National Policy on the blue economy for the country. More about the news About: A draft policy framework on India’s Blue Economy had been prepared.  The policy envisages the optimal utilisation of all sectors of the maritime domain, from living and non-living resources […]

India’s Ethanol Roadmap

In News The Government of India has advanced the target for 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol (also called E20) to 2025 from 2030. Ethanol Blending Ethanol It is a biofuel, that is, a fuel produced by processing organic matter.  Ethanol in India is obtained primarily from sugarcane via a fermentation process.  Ethanol is […]