India, April 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted the Government's focused efforts to protect marine biodiversity and sustainably harness ocean resources, stating that India has, for the first time, adopted an institutional and mission-mode approach towards ocean conservation under the Deep Ocean Mission.

Replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha in the ongoing Budget Session, Dr. Jitendra Singh elaborated on the Government's initiatives aimed at safeguarding marine life, including species lik...