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News: Mission Mausam was launched by Prime Minister Modi on January 14, 2025, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). 

About Mission Mausam

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  • Mission Mausam is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to position India as a global leader in weather and climate sciences.
  • Overseen by: The mission will be led by three institutions funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences: 
    • India Meteorological Department (IMD) 
    • Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune 
    • National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (Noida) 
  • Aim:  It aims to  
    • help India become “weather-ready” and “climate-smart” by improving meteorological services, which are crucial for disaster management. 
    • improve India’s weather forecasting, modeling, and dissemination capabilities. 
  • Focuses on:  
    • Forecasting and Modelling: The mission focuses on upgrading weather surveillance and forecasting capabilities. 
    • Weather Management: It will enable India to manage certain weather events such as rainfall, hail, fog, and lightning, adjusting their intensity on demand. 
    • Cloud Physics Research: A significant area of focus is enhancing research in cloud physics.  

 About cloud chambers  

  • India is developing a first-of-its-kind cloud chamber at IITM in Pune, which is designed to simulate the conditions needed for cloud formation.  
  • A cloud chamber is a sealed cylindrical or tubular drum, where water vapor, aerosols, and other substances are introduced. With the right humidity and temperature conditions within the chamber, a cloud can form. 
  • This chamber will help study the particles that form cloud droplets or ice particles, focusing on the unique behavior of monsoon clouds.  
  • Unlike basic cloud chambers used globally, this one will have convection properties to simulate the specific conditions required to study Indian monsoon clouds. 

Need of Mission Mausam: 

  • Agrarian Economy: Climate change has disrupted rainfall patterns, making farmers more vulnerable. Accurate monsoon forecasts are crucial for optimizing sowing times, planning irrigation, and predicting crop yields. 
  • Disaster Preparedness: India frequently experiences extreme weather events like cyclones, floods, and droughts. Enhanced forecasting capabilities can save lives and minimize economic damage. 
  • Rural Development: Better weather services can assist rural communities by improving water resource management, protecting livestock, and aiding infrastructure planning. 

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