5. MARINE RESEARCH AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

The research and development in different disciplines of Ocean Science and Technology should address various basic issues and processes leading to fundamental understanding of oceans and enhancing our capability in development of appropriate technology. This puts heavy demand on fully trained personnel. To achieve these objectives, the Department supports basic research in Marine Science and awards fellowships and scholarships, assists Universities and Research institutions to create infrastructure and facilities for research and manpower training and organises seminars, workshops etc. The facilities on research vessels ORV Sagar Kanya and FORV Sagar Sampada have also been extended to the research fellows under the programme.

5.1 Marine Research Projects

5.2 Manpower Development

5.3 Assistance to Universities (Centre of Excellence)

5.4 Ocean Awareness