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...
On August 19, 2024, the Indian Army's senior leadership gathered in New Delhi for a pivotal meeting under the chairmanship of General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). This marks General Dwivedi’s first major high-level conference since he took over as COAS on June 30, 2024. The meeting, which is set to continue through August 20, sees participation from the General Officers Commanding-in-Chiefs (GOC-in-Cs) of the Indian Army's seven commands.
The core agenda of the meeting is to chart the future trajectory of the Indian Army in alignment with the Government of India's Vision for 2047. This vision aims to position India as a developed country, a significant global player, and one of the most desirable places to live by mid-century. The forum provided a crucial opportunity for the Indian Army’s top leadership to delve into strategic issues and set the course for transformation over the next twenty years.
Strategic Focus and Vision for 2047
The discussions centered on the ongoing transformational initiatives of the Indian Army and its role in the broader goal of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Key to these deliberations was the Indian Army’s Vision@2047:
"To evolve into a modern, agile, adaptive, technology-enabled, and self-reliant force, capable of deterring and winning wars in a multi-domain environment. We aim to protect national interests through synergy with other services."
Goals for the Decade of Transformation
Entering the Decade of Transformation, the Indian Army has designated 2023 as the ‘Year of Transformation’ and 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’. Senior leadership outlined several strategic goals for the next decade:
Theaterisation and Reorganisation: Overhaul of Army and Command Headquarters, realignment of boundaries, and modernization of infrastructure.
Multi-Domain Capabilities: Strengthening land, air, cyber, and space operational capacities.
Data-Centric Operations: Leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.
Capability Development: Upgrading Mechanised Forces, Artillery, Combat Aviation, Air Defence, and Infantry, alongside improving logistics and automation frameworks.
Key Discussions and Initiatives
Organizational Reforms: Streamlining Army Headquarters, Command Headquarters, and other key formations to boost efficiency and readiness.
Combat and Logistics Modernization: Updating all combat arms, support arms, and logistics units.
Joint Operations: Enhancing collaboration between the Army, Navy, and Air Force to tackle future warfare challenges.
Indigenisation: Fostering self-reliance in equipment and supporting domestic defense industries to boost India’s role as a leading defense exporter.
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Additional Initiatives
The meeting concluded with a review of ongoing initiatives aligned with the national vision, including:
Military Education and Training: Highlighting the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK) as a center of excellence.
Defense Diplomacy: Expanding Defense Wings, increasing participation in UN missions, and conducting joint exercises with other nations.
Whole of Nation Approach: Progress in dual-use infrastructure development, such as Gati Shakti.
Healthcare and Education: Contributions to healthcare through the ECHS and military hospitals, and skill development via the Kaushalveer scheme.
Youth Empowerment and Sports: Efforts in youth empowerment through the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and sports promotion via Mission Olympic for Olympic-level training.
The discussions reaffirmed the Indian Army’s commitment to evolving into a future-ready force, capable of safeguarding national interests while actively contributing to the Viksit Bharat vision for 2047.
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