Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Progress of Ocean-Based Desalination Projects in Lakshadweep with officials and Ocean experts

• Union Minister for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed NIOT-led ocean technology projects in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep on 7 March 2026, covering Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plants and the upcoming Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant.
• Topic intersects water security, indigenous green-tech, island governance, and Blue Economy — high yield for both Prelims (NIOT, MoES, LTTD/OTEC) and Mains GS-III (S&T, environment, infrastructure).