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Karnataka approves Marine Biotechnology Policy 2026-2031
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Karnataka's third pillar beyond IT and manufacturing: what its new Marine Biotechnology Policy funds
Karnataka approved a five-year Marine Biotechnology Policy to expand its blue bioeconomy.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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The Karnataka government approved a five-year Marine Biotechnology Policy (2026-2031) aimed at expanding the state's blue bioeconomy.
The policy seeks to promote marine biotechnology-based enterprises and generate employment linked to Karnataka's coastal resources.
It forms part of the state's broader push to diversify its economy beyond traditional IT and manufacturing sectors.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- Karnataka approved the Marine Biotechnology Policy for 2026-2031, a five-year policy
- The policy aims to expand the state's 'blue bioeconomy'
- It promotes marine biotechnology-based enterprises built on Karnataka's coastal resources
- It seeks to generate employment linked to coastal and marine resources
- It is part of Karnataka's push to diversify beyond traditional IT and manufacturing sectors
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- Karnataka's Marine Biotechnology Policy (2026-2031) is a five-year policy aimed at expanding the state's blue bioeconomy.
- The policy promotes marine biotechnology-based enterprises utilising Karnataka's coastal resources.
- It aims to generate employment linked to the state's coastal resources.
- The policy forms part of Karnataka's broader strategy to diversify its economy beyond IT and manufacturing.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS Paper III (Indian Economy - growth, diversification, infrastructure) and GS Paper II (state government policies/schemes). Issue: Karnataka's economy has been heavily reliant on IT and manufacturing, prompting the state to diversify through a coastal resource-based sector; provision: the 2026-2031 Marine Biotechnology Policy promotes marine biotech enterprises and employment generation along the coast; way forward: success will depend on R&D infrastructure, skill development, and sustainable use of marine resources to build this into a genuine third economic pillar.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Karnataka's newly approved Marine Biotechnology Policy (2026-2031) is aimed at expanding the state's:
- Information technology exports
- Blue bioeconomy
- Textile manufacturing base
- Renewable energy capacity
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: B — The policy aims to expand Karnataka's blue bioeconomy by promoting marine biotechnology-based enterprises using the state's coastal resources.
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