Union Science and technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has called for deeper cooperation between India and Mauritius in emerging areas such as fisheries, ocean technologies, and desalination and described them as new frontiers of sustainable growth and mutual prosperity. Addressing senior Mauritius civil servants during the 2nd Capacity Building Programme for Senior Civil Servants in New Delhi, Mr. Singh said India’s vast experience in marine resource management and ocean-based technologies can play a pivotal role in supporting Mauritius’s development goals.
The Minister also encouraged Mauritian officials to explore collaborative projects in the blue economy and marine research and said that India’s Earth Sciences institutions can work closely with Mauritian counterparts to develop a ten-year blueprint for ocean economy development. Dr. Singh further highlighted India’s success in harnessing ocean resources through initiatives like the Deep Ocean Mission.
The programme, which began on the 10th, will continue till the 15th of this month. The programme is being organized as a part of the long-term cooperation framework signed between India and Mauritius in March this year.
