O-SMART Flashcards
1
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Expand it?
A
Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources
Modelling and Science.
2
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Ministry
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Mo Earth Science.
3
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what is it ?
A
An umbrella scheme with 16 sub schemes to be implemented from 2017 to 2020
4
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Benifits
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- Sustainable Development Goal-14, which emphasises on the conservation of the oceans and marine resources.
- Technological background for implementation of various aspects of the blue economy.
- Will help in effectively dealing with ocean disasters such as storm surges and tsunami.
- Harnessing the vast ocean resources of both living and non-living resources from seas across India.
