OTEC project at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
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What happened
- The Earth Sciences Minister reviewed the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion project at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, which aims to supply both freshwater and energy [PIB].
Background
- OTEC uses the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep water; NIOT (MoES) is developing it.
Why it matters
- Islands that depend on diesel get clean power and water.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-06): the Earth Sciences Minister reviewed the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion project at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, which aims to supply both freshwater and energy.
- Islands that depend on diesel get clean power and water.
Quotable data pointThe Earth Sciences Minister reviewed the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion project at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, which aims to supply both freshwater and energy.
PIB: MoES: OTEC Kavaratti, 6 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: OTEC principle.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
OTEC exploits
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Project site
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Nodal ministry
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoES: OTEC Kavaratti, 6 Mar 2026
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