India’s national goals of ‘Atmanirbharata’, economic and technological progress with flexibility in value chains, an entrepreneurial and start-up culture, and our post-COVID green and blue future are not possible without a commanding UDA.

Maritime Stakeholders must come together to achieve sustainable growth in the sector.

S&T based UDA framework as proposed by MRC, could play a major role in countering the Chinese agression in the IOR and establishing our dominance.

The UDA framework can certainly help ensure Energy Security for India in the long term and we need to focus on certain specific technology aspects to build self reliance.

Acoustic Habitat Degradation (Noise Pollution) is a serious concern for Sustainable Blue Economic Growth and Effective Regulations are Required to Manage the Marine Eco-Concern.

An Effective UDA Framework is Certainly a must to meet the Maritime Security Challenges for India in the 21st Century in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Acoustic Capacity Building should be a National Priority to Ensure Effective UDA in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Maritime Security is a Top Priority at the Highest Level.  UDA is certainly aligned with the SAGAR vision of the Honourable Prime Minister.

India needs to develop a comprehensive Underwater Domain Awareness Strategy.

Underwater Domain Awareness is critical for not just defence preparedness but also for fisheries, environment and culture in the context of marine archeology and heritage.

Maritime Security is a Top Priority at the Highest Level.  UDA is certainly aligned with the SAGAR vision of the Honourable Prime Minister.

Ocean Governance in the IOR and the SAGAR vision need to be backed by the UDA framework.