Andhra Pradesh along with other Coastal States to Lead India’s Blue Economy Mission

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today stated that Andhra Pradesh, along with other coastal states, will emerge as the torchbearer of India’s Blue Economy transformation.

Referring to the Prime Minister’s repeated emphasis from the Red Fort on making the Blue Economy a national priority mission, the Minister said that the Union Budget 2026–27 gives concrete shape to this vision by placing fisheries, marine exports, coastal infrastructure, and ocean-based economic activity at the centre of India’s long-term growth strategy.

Addressing media representatives and social media influencers in Vijayawada, in the sacred city blessed by Sri Kanaka Durgamma, the Minister described the Union Budget 2026–27 as a strategic roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. He said that in a time of global economic uncertainty, India has chosen a path of stability, clarity, and sustained investment-led growth.

The Minister concluded that Union Budget 2026–27 moves India decisively toward becoming a globally competitive, export-driven, and innovation-led economy. With coastal states leading the Blue Economy mission and industrial corridors driving advanced manufacturing, Andhra Pradesh is positioned as a key partner in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.(updated on 7th February 2026)