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Union Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme ‘Samudra Manthan’

The Union Cabinet approved ₹84,084 crore for the offshore exploration scheme 'Samudra Manthan'. Of this, ₹43,200 crore has been allocated for drilling 60 deepwater exploration wells. The scheme is aimed at boosting India's offshore oil and gas exploration and reducing import dependence.

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A major Cabinet-approved offshore exploration scheme is examinable under energy security and economy.

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  • Union Cabinet approved ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme 'Samudra Manthan'
  • ₹43,200 crore earmarked for drilling 60 deepwater exploration wells

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