SAHAV portal

Addressing the Monaco Marine Conference on June 8, Union Minister of Earth Sciences reiterated India’s commitment to a resilient Blue Economy.

In a symbolic show of global cooperation for ocean sustainability commemorating the “World Ocean Day” on 8 June, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, jointly hosted a high-level event on Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) aboard the historic Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl at the Port of Hercule in Monaco.

One of India’s most notable achievements, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, is the launch of the SAHAV portal – a GIS-based decision support system now recognised as a Digital Public Good, to mark the international ocean day.

This tool empowers policymakers, researchers, and communities with real-time spatial data, enabling smarter planning and stronger marine resilience.