New Delhi, April 18 -- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday highlighted India's 'data-first' strategy to unlock offshore energy wealth.

In his posts on X, the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighted that India is moving beyond blind exploration and is embracing a bold multi-client model that allows more minds to interpret, innovate, and discover, thereby decisively changing how E&P has been considered a sector of uncertainty.

He further added that with SamudraManthan, India's vast offshore potential is being unlocked with openness, collaboration, and cutting-edge science to fulfil our quest towards energy Aatmanirbharta.

"From blind exploration to data-driven discovery, India is ready. At t...