{
  "id": 2620245,
  "title": "Vignan University launches centre of excellence on Blue Economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/vignan-university-launches-centre-of-excellence-on-blue-economy",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:05:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vignan-university-launches-centre-of-excellence-on-blue-economy/article71378481.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Vignan University in Guntur district has launched a Centre of Excellence on Blue Economy, aimed at sustainable utilisation of marine resources while protecting the marine environment. The centre, established with the theme \"Sustainable Ocean-Thriving Future,\" will focus on coastal conservation, ocean technologies, blue growth, research, innovation, policy, and skill development. Speaking at the inauguration, National Institute of Advanced Studies Director Dr. Shailesh Nayak emphasized the importance of integrating the blue economy with climate change, ecological balance, and livelihoods, highlighting the need for environmental conservation and human safety.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}