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Government approves ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan Scheme for offshore energy exploration
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced on 16 October 2026 that the Government of India has approved the Samudra Manthan Scheme (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore. This initiative aims to strengthen energy security by accelerating offshore hydrocarbon exploration and boosting domestic manufacturing.
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- 16 October 2026
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