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Mission Mausam Launched: A ₹2,000 Crore Push to Boost India's Weather and Climate Forecasts by 2026

Ministry of Earth Sciences Hosts National Media Interaction on 'Mission Mausam' The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) held a national-level media interaction on the ambitious Mission Mausam at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. The session was led by Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary of MoES, alongside Dr. Mritunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and Dr. V.S. Prasad, Head of the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). Approved by the Union Cabinet on September 11, 2024, with a budget of ₹2,000 crores over two years, Mission Mausam aims to transform India into a "Weather-Ready" and "Climate-Smart" nation. The mission focuses on advancing the country's weather and climate observation, modeling, and forecasting capabilities, to provide more accurate and timely services. Key Objectives of Mission Mausam: Develop Cutting-Edge Technologies: Introduce next-generation radars, satellites with advanced instr...

India and Malaysia Seal MoU to Enhance Tourism Cooperation

Strengthening Ties: India and Malaysia Forge New Tourism Alliance

In a move set to deepen their already robust relationship, India and Malaysia have unveiled a new partnership aimed at boosting tourism between the two nations. On August 20, 2024, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Shri Ganjendra Singh Shekhawat, India's Minister of Tourism and Culture, and Mr. Y B Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.

Shri Ganjendra Singh Shekhawat

This landmark agreement highlights several key objectives:

  • Promotion and Marketing: Enhancing the visibility of tourism products and services from both countries.
  • Research and Development: Expanding tourism research, training, and development through exchange programs.
  • Investment: Encouraging investments in tourism infrastructure and services.
  • Medical Tourism: Sharing information and promoting medical tourism opportunities.
  • Business Tourism: Developing the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector.
  • Stakeholder Cooperation: Fostering collaboration among tour operators, travel agents, and other tourism stakeholders.
  • Sustainable Tourism: Advancing community-based, eco-tourism, and responsible tourism practices.

This agreement comes at a promising time. In 2022 alone, over 250,000 Malaysian tourists explored the diverse and vibrant landscapes of India. With this new MoU, there is optimism that these numbers will not only be sustained but significantly increased, enriching the travel experiences for tourists from both nations.

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