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India’s ambitious Samudrayaan Deep sea exploration project has gained momentum and First test dive May 2026 in approximately depth of 500 meters But it will be done. This step should be taken by India deep sea manned subsea exploration This is an important milestone in bringing us in line with the selected countries of the world in the field of

this mission National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai developed by Matsya‑6000 The operation is being carried out through a manned submersible vehicle named. This vehicle weighs 25 tons Three person operations for 12 hours And has the ability to survive for 96 hours in an emergency.

Director of NIOT Pro. Balaji Ramakrishnan reported that except for some preliminary shallow‑depth tests, direct Dive at a depth of 500 meters Work on the deployment plan is being expedited so that systems like capability, life support systems and navigation can be tested in real-world conditions.

This Samudraayan Mission of the Government of India Deep Ocean Mission It is being developed under Rs. 1,000 crore at a total cost of approximately ₹4,077 crore. The ultimate goal of this mission Crewed dive to 6,000 meters This will enable scientists to do important work like marine biodiversity, deep geographical mapping and resource discovery.

According to experts, from Samudrayaan Mission Blue Economy There will be potential in areas such as sustainable mining, ocean-based research and deep sea tourism.

India with this step America, Russia, China, France and Japan with countries like deep sea manned technology Moving rapidly towards joining the limited group of keepers.