Samudra Manthan: National Offshore Exploration Scheme
On 31st July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan' - the National Offshore Exploration Scheme for implementation up to FY 2030-31.
What is Samudra Manthan?
- Samudra Manthan is a comprehensive initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration and production across the entire exploration value chain.
- The scheme adopts a risk-sharing approach to attract sustained investment into frontier waters.
- It seeks to de-risk offshore ventures and encourage private capital, building enduring national capability across the value chain.
Components
Seismic Data Acquisition, Processing, and Interpretation
- The scheme funds large-scale 2D and 3D seismic surveys.
- Advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence ....
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