Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India is progressing towards launching its first human deep-sea mission, aiming to reach depths of up to 6,000 metres by 2028. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026, organised by the National Maritime Foundation, the Minister highlighted that the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai has developed the capability to conduct trials at depths of 5,000 to 6,000 metres in the Central Indian Ocean Basin.
According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences release, the Samudrayaan Mission’s Matsya submersible is designed to carry three aquanauts to those depths. Dr. Singh noted that deep-ocean resources will serve as a major source of economic value addition for achieving Viksit Bharat 2047. He also outlined India’s focus on international cooperation, joint scientific missions, and addressing marine pollution through regional partnerships.
What it means
- India's first human deep-sea mission is targeted to reach depths of up to 6,000 metres by 2028.
- The Matsya submersible is designed to carry three aquanauts to depths of 5,000 to 6,000 metres.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “India Aiming for Global Competitiveness Through Indigenous Capabilities and International Cooperation: Dr. Jitendra Singh at IPRD 2026”. Read the original release.
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