The Holistic Development for Human-Centric Growth initiative is deeply rooted in the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework, emphasising human-centric empowerment by equipping beneficiaries with growth, skilling and professional opportunities. Our focus centres on empowering individuals from underprivileged backgrounds through science and technology, UDA fellowships, and structured collaborations with local entities. This proposal outlines strategies for skilling, policy interventions, and technological advancements across strategic sectors including maritime security, blue economy, sustainability, and science and technology industries. Download Proposal here