India's First Deep Sea Adventure: The Samudrayaan Mission Unveiled!

By Srikanto Mandal 15 Sept, 2023

Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, shared exciting news about India's upcoming deep-sea mission, "Samudrayaan."

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The mission involves the use of the 'MATSYA 6000' submersible, currently under construction at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)in Chennai.

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"Samudrayaan" marks India's first manned deep ocean exploration, intending to send a crew of three humans to explore depths of up to 6,000 meters in a submersible.

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The submersible is being developed by NIOT in Chennai and is considered a cutting-edge ocean vehicle designed to fulfill the mission's objectives.

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The "6000" in its name signifies its capability to descend to depths of 6,000 meters beneath the ocean's surface.

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The submersible is equipped with advanced instruments such as an Autonomous Coring System (ACS), Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), and Deep Sea Mining System (DSM) to facilitate deep-sea exploration.

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Scientists on the mission will focus on identifying valuable substances like nickel, cobalt, and manganese.

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The Deep Ocean Mission is estimated to cost Rs. 4,077 crores, spanning from 2021 to 2026, with a current budget of Rs. 1,400 crores.

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