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Skilling EcosystemWe define and deliver pedagogy and implementation methodology for skill transfer in organizations related to underwater domain.

Pioneering Underwater Excellence

Skilling in underwater domain awareness is crucial for unlocking opportunities in sustainability, security, and innovation, addressing global challenges like renewable energy and environmental stewardship. The Maritime Research Center (MRC) plays a pivotal role through its comprehensive e-learning modules and strategic collaborations, such as with the Indo-Swiss Center of Excellence. By offering structured training in marine spatial planning, technology, and blue economy principles, MRC empowers students and professionals to drive impactful solutions. Their efforts bridge knowledge gaps, foster skill transfer, and promote sustainable career pathways in this vital field.

Skilling Ecosystem for UDA

This YouTube video introduces a collaboration with the Indo-Swiss Center of Excellence to launch educational modules focused on underwater domain awareness. It promotes a transformative learning experience for students and professionals, featuring expertly designed skilling modules that cover strategic security, blue economy, sustainability, and technology.

Highlighting opportunities in renewable energy, environmental policy, and beyond, it aims to inspire innovation and sustainable career paths in the underwater domain. The initiative encourages participants to engage with cutting-edge experts and explore boundless learning possibilities. It positions the underwater realm as a frontier for impactful solutions, blending science, policy, and practical skills to shape a future of global significance.

Skilling Modules

The Maritime Research Center's Skilling Modules document, published in February 2024, establishes a comprehensive framework for skill development in the underwater domain through structured e-learning modules designed for students and young professionals. This document covers critical aspects like marine spatial planning, security, sustainability, and technology interventions, highlighting the MRC's commitment to advancing underwater domain awareness by facilitating skill transfer via strategic outreach and sustainable policy frameworks.

E-Learning Modules

E-Learning Modules have been developed to provide a nuanced exposure to the students and young professionals on varied aspects of the UDA framework. The modules have been developed in series of submodules that cover the varied dimensions of the topics.

This has been uploaded in the IGOT platform of the Government of India, to expose the government officials across the Union Government and the States.

The Blue Economy promotes sustainable ocean use for growth and conservation. Our E-Learning Modules drive awareness and action for a thriving future.

Sensitizing stakeholders to Climate Change Risk Management is crucial with the Blue Economy Policy. Planned E-learning modules enhance Indo-Pacific policy-making, covering marine and freshwater challenges.

Essential education for stakeholders on sediment management nuances is underway. Planned E-learning modules aim to efficiently enhance knowledge, addressing coastal and freshwater systems in tropical waters.

Commencing this crucial initiative involves educating stakeholders on Digital Transformation for Coastal and Riverine Communities. E-learning modules offer a comprehensive platform for efficient knowledge enhancement in tropical waters.

Empowering the next generation of underwater domain experts

Skilling Handbook

The handbook explores the economic importance of underwater systems, emphasizing the potential of deep-sea resources and the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. It advocates for Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) for security and economic prosperity, with a focus on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Maritime Research Center’s UDA Framework offers collaborative solutions, emphasizing workforce development for global underwater challenges.

Training & Reports

Comprehensive training programs and detailed reports showcasing our commitment to advancing underwater domain awareness through education and research.

Skilling Workshop for MILIT Officers

The Maritime Research Center (MRC) conducted a specialized training program for Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) officers on January 9-10, 2025, focusing on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework. The training equipped officers with advanced skills in maritime security, underwater acoustics, and AI-driven technologies through expert-led sessions, hands-on tool demonstrations, and research presentations, enhancing their capabilities to address modern defence challenges in India's maritime domain.

MRC's Report on 'UDA Skilling Ecosystem' - 2024-2025

The report on Establishing UDA Skilling Ecosystem highlights initiatives to build India's first structured skilling program in Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA). It includes academic programs with RTMSSU, an e-learning platform, internships, fellowships, and capacity-building workshops with government, academic, and corporate institutions. The report also covers international collaborations, field validation projects, and global dialogues to strengthen maritime skills, research, and innovation.

MRC's 3 Steps Process to Progress UDA

Outreach

Building strategic partnerships and expanding our network through collaborative initiatives. Fostering meaningful connections with stakeholders across diverse sectors to amplify impact and create sustainable value propositions.

Engage

Creating immersive experiences and interactive platforms that drive meaningful participation. Developing innovative engagement strategies that connect communities and facilitate dynamic knowledge exchange.

Sustain

Implementing long-term strategies for continuous growth and environmental stewardship. Ensuring operational excellence while maintaining commitment to sustainable practices and future-focused development.