India Plans First Human Deep-Sea Mission to 6,000 Metres by 2028
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India is preparing to send its first human deep-sea mission to a depth of up to 6,000 metres by 2028, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. The project is part of the country's wider effort to explore the ocean and understand the resources hidden beneath its surface.
The mission is linked to the Samudrayaan project, which is run by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Under this plan, a crewed submersible called the Matsya6000 is being developed to carry three people to the deep parts of the ocean. Officials say the vehicle will help scientists study marine life, geology, and mineral deposits in areas that are hard to reach.
The minister said that the project will also support new technology and research jobs in India. Scientists expect that the knowledge gained from the mission will help the country improve its understanding of climate and ocean systems. Officials have not yet given full details about the cost or the exact location of the first dive.
If the mission succeeds on schedule, India will join a small group of countries that have sent people to great depths in the ocean. The government says it will continue to report progress as the project moves forward.
Sources: DD India
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