Mission Mausam Launched

Mission Mausam was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 14, 2025. This initiative marks the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which was established in 1875. The mission aims to enhance India’s weather forecasting and climate resilience capabilities.

Objectives of Mission Mausam

Mission Mausam seeks to upgrade the IMD’s forecasting, modelling, and dissemination capabilities. The mission has a budget of Rs 2,000 crore for its first two years. It aims to support various sectors, including agriculture, aviation, defence, disaster management, tourism, and health.

Weather Event Management

The mission will also focus on managing specific weather events. This includes the potential to enhance or suppress rainfall, hail, fog, and lightning strikes. Effective weather modification will require advancements in cloud physics research.

Cloud Chamber Development

A aspect of Mission Mausam is the establishment of a cloud chamber at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune. This facility will allow for the study of cloud formation under controlled conditions. It will focus on the seed particles that develop into cloud droplets or ice particles.

Oversight Institutions

Mission Mausam will be overseen by three key institutions. These include the IMD, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting. All three institutions receive funding from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Key Facts about IMD

The IMD is the National Meteorological Service of India. It provides meteorological information for various sectors, including agriculture and aviation. The IMD also warns against severe weather phenomena and conducts research in meteorology and related fields.

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs