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Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ‘Samudra Manthan’ – National Offshore Exploration Programme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore for implementation by FY 2030-31. This central sector scheme under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas aims to harness India’s vast offshore energy potential, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of a modern ‘Samudra Manthan’ articulated during Independence Day 2025. The programme seeks to bolster India’s energy security by accelerating domestic exploration and production, fostering technological leadership, and advancing the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative. Key components include large-scale acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of high-quality seismic data, rapid drilling in deep and ultra-deep waters, scientific drilling in underexplored basins, development of shared infrastructure for offshore production and evacuation, and establishment of an integrated oil and gas manufacturing and services ecosystem.
The initiative is expected to unlock over 600 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent (MMTOE) reserves, significantly boost offshore exploration activities, enhance domestic oil and gas production, generate substantial employment, and strengthen domestic manufacturing under ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. It will also create a globally competitive ecosystem for offshore technology and services, attracting long-term investments across the exploration and production value chain. For banking and SSC aspirants, understanding this scheme is crucial as it reflects government priorities in energy security and economic growth, while RBI Grade B candidates should note its implications for fiscal policy, inflation control through reduced import dependence, and the role of public investment in strategic sectors.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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