Ministry of Earth Science (MoES)

Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India

January 19, 2022

The scientists of CRS have created a climate hazards and vulnerability atlas of India. CRS is Climate Research and Services and it operates under India Meteorological Department (IMD). About the map The scientists created the map based on 14 extreme ..

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Cabinet approves continuation of O-SMART

November 25, 2021

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of umbrella scheme called “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period of 2021-26. Key Points The approval was given for continuation at a ..

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Sci & Tech Ministry inaugurates “Tech NEEV@75”

November 16, 2021

Ministry of Science & Technology inaugurated “Tech NEEV@75” on November 15, 2021 as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Key Points On the occasion, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh interacted with successful start-ups including start-ups of tribal communities. The minister ..

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India-Norway: To Conduct Marine Spatial Planning

March 3, 2021

The Union Ministry of Earth Science announced on March 3, 2021 that India have agreed to work in collaboration with Norway in the area of marine spatial planning of the oceanic space for next five years. Highlights The Earth Science ..

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Ministry of Earth Sciences invited suggestion on Draft Blue Economy Policy

February 17, 2021

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has asked for suggestions on the Draft Blue Economy Policy for India. The stakeholders such as NGOs, industry, academia and citizens have been asked to submit their inputs and ideas by 27th February 2021. Key ..

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First Thunderstorm Research Testbed of India

February 6, 2021

India’s first thunderstorm research testbed will be established in Balasore, Odisha. Objective of testbed The Thunderstorm Research Testbed is being established with the objective to minimalize the human fatalities and loss of property because of the lightning strikes. Highlights This ..

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GoI Report: Average Temperature in India to raise by 4.4 degree Celsius

June 17, 2020

The Ministry of Earth Science recently released its report “Assessment of Climate Change over Indian Region”. According to the report, the average surface temperature of India could increase up to 4.4 degree Celsius by the end of 2100 as compared ..

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Ensemble Prediction Systems (EPS): IMD’s new forecast model

June 2, 2018

The Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) has launched a new system to generate more accurate and area specific forecast of extreme weather events including rains, heat wave and cold wave. The new Ensemble Prediction System (EPS) has been touted as best ..

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