Vignan University launches centre of excellence on Blue Economy

A centre of excellence for Blue Economy was launched at Vignan University in Guntur on Saturday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Sustainable utilisation of marine resources, while protecting the marine environment, is essential for future economic growth, said National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru, Director Dr. Shailesh Nayak. He was speaking after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy at Vignan’s University in Vadlamudi, Guntur district, on Saturday (August 22, 2026).Established with the theme “Sustainable Ocean–Thriving Future,” the centre will focus on coastal conservation, ocean technologies, blue growth, research, innovation, policy and skill development. Dr. Nayak said the blue economy should be integrated with climate change, ecological balance, and