The Department of Economics organized a seminar on “Transforming India’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Growth: Opportunities and Challenges” on 09.09.2025. The distinguished Resource Person, Dr. Debendra Kumar Biswal, Reader in Economics, Ekamra College, Bhubaneswar, delivered a profound deliberation on the theme. With clarity and scholarly depth, he highlighted the vast opportunities in fisheries, shipping, coastal tourism, renewable energy, and marine biotechnology, while also cautioning against challenges such as resource overuse, climate change, ecological degradation, and policy gaps. He emphasized the need for integrated planning, research, and collaboration across sectors to harness the blue economy’s full potential. The session concluded with an engaging interaction, where faculty and students exchanged thoughtful questions and insights, enriching the academic spirit of the seminar.