Abstract
Blue economy comprises about 4.1% of India’s economy of GDP. At present
the GDP has declined to 24%, a matter of concern during a Covid-19
pandemic. Hence, the study would appeal to the readership of the Policy
holders, Stakeholders, Local Government, Government of India for
considering necessary action plan towards the maintainable utilization
of ocean resources and sustainable management of Ocean resources and
tourism beneath this blue economy through various awareness programs and
measures to develop up to pre pandemic level with vigilance of Covid-19
pandemic. A comprehensive plan by the Indian government to setting up
regulatory reform to provide an empowering climate for a sustainable
ocean economy (e.g., comprehensive, integrated ocean management) and
marine spatial planning (MSP) processes and shift harmful subsidies to
more sustainable and equitable uses