India's Groundbreaking Samudrayaan Mission: Sending Indigenous Submersible Matsya-6000 to Explore Ocean Depths

Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST

India prepares to join an elite group of nations capable of deep-sea exploration with its indigenous Samudrayaan Mission. Two scientists from the National Institute of Ocean Technology will pilot the domestically built Matsya-6000 submersible to depths of 500 meters off Chennai's coast in early 2024, with plans to eventually reach 6,000 meters. This landmark project demonstrates India's technological self-reliance and commitment to exploring untapped ocean resources for its growing blue economy.