Current Affairs - National - Discussion

India is undertaking an ambitious deep-ocean initiative by planning to build the world’s deepest underwater research laboratory at a depth of 6,000 metres. This project, part of the Vision 2047 roadmap, aims to establish a pioneering habitat capable of supporting long-term scientific research in extreme marine environments. Such a facility would enable breakthroughs in studying deep-sea biodiversity, geological processes, biotechnology, and human endurance under immense pressure. With advanced materials, specialised life-support systems, and docking bays for submersibles, the lab is designed to operate in one of Earth’s most challenging zones. This achievement would position India as a global leader in deep-sea exploration and marine innovation.