<span style="color: #222222;">Earth Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first Human Space Mission Gaganyaan as well as the first Human Ocean Mission in 2023. Addressing the World Oceans Day celebrations in New Delhi, Dr Singh said, trials for both the Space and Ocean manned missions have reached advanced stage and the unique feat will be achieved in the second half of 2023.<br />''<br />''The Minister also said, government will soon unveil the Blue Economic Policy and around 40 million people will be employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. He said, the mineral wealth which is hidden in the sea will give new heights to the development of the country. He said, marine businesses in India must reach its full potential as oceans provide living and non-living resources, from fisheries to marine biotechnology and minerals to renewable energy.</span><br />