PM Modi hails 'Samrudha Manthan' initiative to open coastal waters for deep-sea exploration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 'Samrudha Manthan' initiative in his Independence Day address, highlighting the opening of a majority of India's coastal waters for deep-sea exploration.

The initiative aims to shift focus from restricted 'no-go' zones to designated 'go ahead' areas, enabling increased exploration and development of India's maritime resources.