Samudra Manthan Scheme: National Offshore Exploration Initiative for Energy Security
3 August 2026
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Samudra Manthan Scheme: National Offshore Exploration Initiative for Energy Security
Introduction
The Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan Scheme (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) with a total outlay of ₹84,084 crore to accelerate offshore hydrocarbon exploration and strengthen India's energy security. The scheme aims to enhance domestic production of crude oil and natural gas by promoting scientific exploration of offshore sedimentary basins within India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It is a major step towards reducing import dependence and supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Background
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Samudra Manthan Scheme: India's ₹84,084 crore offshore exploration initiative to boost domestic hydrocarbon production, reduce crude oil imports, and strengthen energy security through deep-water exploration in the EEZ.
Keywords
Samudra Manthan Schemeoffshore hydrocarbon explorationenergy securityExclusive Economic Zonedomestic crude oil productionnatural gas reservesAtmanirbhar Bharatdeep-water explorationBlue Economymaritime resources