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India’s first manned deep ocean mission, ‘Samudrayaan’, is set to be launched in 2026. The mission will utilise the indigenously developed submersible MATSYA 6000 to explore ocean depths of up to 6,000 meters. Spearheaded by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, this initiative is part of the broader Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) launched in 2021. With a focus on marine biodiversity, oceanic geology, and mineral exploration, Samudrayaan represents a major advancement in India's marine research capabilities and aligns with its strategic goals under the Blue Economy and Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water).