Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Navy Chief Links Viksit Bharat 2047 to Maritime Growth
The Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, said that Viksit Bharat @2047, which is a plan for India's future growth, is like a big journey on the sea.
He explained that most of India's trade and the world's trade happens through the oceans.
This makes it very important to keep the seas safe and free from problems.
The Navy Chief also mentioned that the blue economy, which is about using the ocean for things like fishing and shipping, is not as big as it should be in India.
He said it should be much bigger to help India grow.
He also talked about how the Indian Navy helps other countries, like when it sent a lot of relief material to Myanmar and Sri Lanka after earthquakes.
He said that even small problems in the sea can cause big issues, so it's important to keep the seas safe.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi equated Viksit Bharat @2047 to a maritime voyage, emphasizing the importance of oceans for trade and growth.
95% of India's trade and 90% of the world's trade occur through sea routes, making maritime security crucial.
The blue economy currently contributes only 4% to India's economy, and the Navy Chief stressed the need to increase this to double digits.
88% of India's energy requirements come from the seas, highlighting the impact of maritime domain security on the economy.
The Indian Navy has been a first responder in the Indian Ocean region, providing relief material to Myanmar and Sri Lanka after earthquakes.
- Who
- Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Navy Chief
- What
- Viksit Bharat @2047 linked to maritime growth and security
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- Ranchi, India
- Why
- To emphasize the importance of maritime routes for trade and economic growth
- Navy Chief
- Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
- Trade via Sea
- 95% of India's trade
- World Trade via Sea
- 90% of global trade
- Blue Economy Contribution
- 4% of India's economy
- Energy from Seas
- 88% of India's energy requirements
- Relief Material to Myanmar
- 500 tonnes
- Relief Material to Sri Lanka
- 1,000 tonnes