Navigating India's Blue Economy: Pathways to a Secure and Sustainable Future

Abstract

The Blue Economy in India offers responsible sustainable development through strategic utilization of its abundant ocean resources combined with its advantageous maritime location. This research investigates the primary elements of India's Blue Economy which include maritime trade fisheries renewable energy and coastal tourism demonstrating how these areas contribute to economic growth together with environmental sustainability and social equity. Three main initiatives that this research targets are SAGAR for regional defence and growth advancement together with Sagarmala infrastructure upgrade plans alongside Deep Ocean Mission sustainable marine resource management programs. The document identifies priorities such as battling climate change together with marine contamination then overfishing followed by institutional governance voids that can be solved through adopting advanced technology including Artificial Intelligence IoT and blockchain systems. Eco-tourism alongside community-based approaches is essential according to the paper for empowering coastal populations and achieving balanced growth. India’s alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 14 combined with stronger policy development frameworks together with its participation in international forums such as the Indian Ocean Rim Association will establish its Blue Economy on secure and sustainable foundations. These results expand knowledge about sustainable marine resource management routes which establish India as a frontrunner in the worldwide Blue Economy movement alongside economic growth prospects.