Time to realise the potential of Brahmaputra river
This article highlights that the Brahmaputra is one of the world's most powerful river systems and possesses enormous untapped potential for regional development, economic growth, water security, transportation, energy generation, and ecological sustainability. However, the river's full potential remains underutilized due to fragmented policies, geopolitical concerns, and a lack of coordinated basin-wide management.
March 25, 2022
Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework for effective implementation of Marine Forensic & for bolstering Maritime crime investigation in India
The article explores how the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework can strengthen marine forensic investigations in India. It highlights the role of underwater monitoring, acoustic analysis, and data-driven technologies in investigating maritime crimes. The piece emphasizes building stronger forensic and surveillance capabilities for maritime security.
March 9, 2022
Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework for Sediment Management
The article explores how the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework can be applied to sediment management for sustainable coastal and marine development. It highlights the importance of understanding sediment movement, deposition, and erosion in shaping marine ecosystems and infrastructure. The piece emphasizes data-driven monitoring and integrated planning for effective sediment governance.
March 1, 2022
Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework: A New Perspective for Young India
This article presents the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework as a transformative vision for India's maritime future and highlights how India's youth can play a central role in building capacity, innovation, and leadership in the underwater domain. The article argues that the oceans—and especially the underwater environment—represent one of the largest untapped opportunities for national development, scientific advancement, and strategic growth.
March 1, 2022
Way Ahead for the Underwater Radiated Noise Management
This article examines the growing challenge of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) and outlines the future direction for managing its impact on marine ecosystems. It emphasizes that as maritime activities continue to expand, effective noise management must become a key component of sustainable ocean governance.
March 1, 2022
A Case for Skill Development
**Short Description:** India's young population presents a great opportunity for economic growth, but this can only be achieved through effective skill development and employment opportunities. By providing industry-relevant training, fostering collaboration between education and industry, and focusing on emerging sectors, India can bridge the skill gap, improve employability, and transform its workforce into a strong driver of national development and self-reliance.
February 28, 2022
Sediment Prediction and Aid to Navigation for the Inland Water Transport in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
The article explores how sediment prediction and navigation support systems can improve Inland Water Transport (IWT) in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). It highlights the challenges posed by sediment deposition in waterways and emphasizes the use of scientific modelling and data-driven approaches for safer and more efficient navigation.
February 17, 2022
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