Union Cabinet Approves Rs. 2,000 Crore 'Mission Mausam'

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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved 'Mission Mausam' with a Rs. 2,000 crore budget for the next two years, to be spearheaded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

An Overview of the News

• Mission Mausam aims to significantly enhance India's weather and climate science, research, and services. 

• It is designed to improve resilience against extreme weather events and climate change impacts.

Key Components

• Advanced Technology Integration: Includes next-generation radars, satellite systems with advanced sensors, high-performance supercomputers, and AI/machine learning technologies.

• Enhanced Forecasting: Improved accuracy and timeliness of weather and climate information, including monsoon forecasts, air quality alerts, and extreme weather warnings.

Benefits

• Sectoral Impact: Direct benefits to agriculture, disaster management, defence, aviation, water resources, power, tourism, shipping, transport, energy, and health sectors.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Enhancements in urban planning, transport, offshore operations, and environmental monitoring.

Implementation

• Primary Institutes: India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting.

• Supporting Institutions: Includes Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, National Institute of Ocean Technology, along with national and international collaborations.