<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister for Ocean Technology Kiren Rijiju has said that efforts have been made by the scientists through Samudrayaan  in manned and unmanned missions to reach 7000 metres under the ocean.<br />''<br />''Talking to the media in Chennai today, the Minister said that the contribution of the blue economy in the total GDP will be improved in the coming years.<br />''<br />''Referring to India's achievements in various sectors, the Minister said that scientists and researchers of Ocean technology and weather research have done commendable jobs and their work will be showcased to the people at large.<br />''<br />''The Minister told that all measures will be ensured to protect the environment and research projects will be carried out in a sustainable manner. He told that India would be a Nation developed in every aspect in 2047.<br />''<br />''The Minister told that scientists are engaged in harnessing ocean energy He appreciated the scientists for developing weather systems useful for farmers and fishermen.<br />''<br />''He said that there was a need to celebrate the achievements of the scientists who are working in either space or Ocean. He said that the 7500-kilometre-long coast is more beneficial to the country's economic growth.<br />''<br />''Earlier, the Minister reviewed the projects undertaken by various departments of the Ministry of Ocean technology and earth sciences. He was briefed on the projects undertaken by the National Institute of Ocean Technology.<br />''<br />''He also participated in the coastal clean up drive this morning at the Besant Nagar Beach. Officials of the Norwegian embassy, CISF, Navy team and NSS volunteers joined him in cleaning up the coast.</span><br />