The Blue Economy Explained: Opportunities and Challenges | Dr Nanda Kishor M S | Neeraj Singh Manhas

In Episode 12 of Reimagining the Bay of Bengal, Dr Nanda Kishor M. S. and Mr Neeraj Singh Manhas explore the concept of the blue economy and its core components. Dr Kishor emphasises that sectors such as shipbuilding, coastal tourism, maritime transport, and deep-sea mining can serve as key drivers of economic growth. He advocates for policymakers to adopt a National Blue Economy Strategy, while also highlighting the importance of actively engaging coastal communities and safeguarding marine ecosystems. Reimagining the Bay of Bengal is a new podcast series hosted by the Asian Confluence Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies. The series explores the Bay of Bengal as a vital strategic, economic, and cultural space, focusing on regional cooperation, connectivity, and shared resilience across the Bay of Bengal neighbourhood and the broader Indo-Pacific. Through expert-led conversations, the podcast brings together policy insights and forward-looking ideas shaping the region’s future. Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed in this video are solely those of the individual presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Asian Confluence. Viewer discretion is advised. Want to get in touch with us? Write to us at [email protected] Facebook   / asianconfluence   X https://twitter.com/asianconfluence?l... Instagram   / asianconfluence   Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/asia... Website https://www.asianconfluence.org/