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Source: This post on Mission Mausam has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore ‘Mission Mausam’”, published in The Hindu on 12th Sep 2024.
Why in news?
The Union Cabinet recently approved ‘Mission Mausam’.
About Mission Mausam
| Aspects | Description |
| Launched by | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| Implemented by | Mission Mausam will be primarily implemented by three key institutes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences: the India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting. |
| Aim | Mission Mausam aims to enhance India’s capacity in weather and climate science, research, and services. |
| Focus | The mission will focus on advancing atmospheric sciences, weather surveillance, forecasting, and climate management. |
| Objective | To strengthen the ability of communities, sectors, and ecosystems to respond to extreme weather events and climate change. |
| Features | 1. The mission will integrate next-generation radars, satellite systems with advanced sensors, and high-performance computing for more precise weather predictions. 2. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and improved Earth system models will be used for accurate weather prediction. 3. It uses a GIS-based automated system for real-time data dissemination and data-driven decision-making. |
| Focus Areas | 1. It focuses on providing accurate and timely weather and climate information, including monsoon forecasts, air quality alerts, extreme weather event warnings, and cyclone tracking. 2. It also focuses on solutions for managing fog, hail, rain, and other weather conditions to mitigate their impacts. |
| Sectoral Benefits | 1. Agriculture: Timely weather forecasts and interventions will directly aid farming practices and crop management. 2. Disaster Management: Enhanced predictive capabilities will help mitigate the effects of extreme weather events. 3. Multiple Sectors: Other beneficiaries include defence, aviation, water resources, power, tourism, shipping, transport, energy, and health sectors. |
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