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Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
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Ministry of Human Resource Development
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
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Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian government had approved the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) to be implemented under the aegis of the Ministry of Earth Sciences at a total budget of Rs 4, 077 crore for a period of five years. The estimated cost for the first phase for the 3 years (2021-2024) would be Rs 2, 823.4 crore.
Detailed explanation-2: -4077 crores for a period of five years (2021 to 2026). This information was given by the Minister of State (I/C) for M/o Earth Sciences and M/o Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM).
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Ministry of Earth Sciences. The Union Cabinet has approved Deep Ocean Mission to study biodiversity, the impact of climate change, and establish an offshore marine station to explore the source of thermal energy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Basically aimed at supporting the Blue Economy initiatives of the government of India with the ministry of earth sciences (MoES) being the nodal ministry to implement this multi-institutional ambitious mission.