Archive · 22 Aug 2026
New Blue Economy Centre Aims to Advance Sustainable Ocean Growth
A new Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy has opened at Vignan’s University in Vadlamudi.
It will study how people can use the ocean without damaging it.
Dr Shailesh Nayak said healthy oceans are important for future economic growth.
The Centre will work on marine resources, coastal protection and ocean technology.
It will also support research, policies and job-related skills.
Experts said Andhra Pradesh has strong potential because of its coastline and technology capabilities.
Possible areas include fishing, shipping, offshore energy, tourism and aquaculture.
Vignan’s University and INCOIS agreed to work together on research, training and internships.
Dr Shailesh Nayak said sustainable marine-resource use and ocean protection are essential for future economic growth.
Vignan’s University inaugurated a Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy in Vadlamudi under the theme “Sustainable Ocean – Thriving Future.”
The Centre will focus on marine resources, coastal conservation, ocean technologies, research, policy and skill development.
Officials identified fisheries, shipping, offshore energy, tourism, logistics, aquaculture and marine biotechnology as major opportunities.
Vignan’s University and INCOIS signed an MoU covering ocean observation, research, technology transfer, training and internships.
- Who
- Vignan’s University, National Institute of Advanced Studies director Dr Shailesh Nayak, Union ministry of earth sciences secretary Dr Srinivasa Kumar Tummala, INCOIS director Dr T.M. Balakrishnan Nair and other officials.
- What
- A Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy was inaugurated, and Vignan’s University signed an MoU with INCOIS.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Saturday.
- Where
- Vignan’s University in Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The Centre aims to promote sustainable marine-resource use, ocean protection, research, innovation, policy and skill development.
- Centre theme
- “Sustainable Ocean – Thriving Future”
- Host institution
- Vignan’s University, Vadlamudi
- Key focus areas
- Marine resources, coastal conservation, ocean technologies, blue growth, research, innovation, policy and skill development
- Identified opportunities
- Fisheries, shipping, offshore wind and wave energy, tourism and logistics
- MoU partners
- Vignan’s University and INCOIS
- MoU areas
- Ocean observation, information systems, research, technology transfer, training and internships
- Related national initiative
- The Deep Ocean Mission