Call to unlock India’s seaweed potential for climate, coastal livelihood growth
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Summary
India’s seaweed industry could boost climate resilience and coastal livelihoods, says KUFOS’s B. Madhusoodana Kurup
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right