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 September 12, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a critical flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile, launched from a land-based vertical launcher, was tasked with intercepting a high-speed aerial target flying at a low altitude, which it successfully tracked and engaged, demonstrating the system’s precision and reliability.
This flight test was conducted to validate several key upgrades to the missile system, including enhancements to the Proximity Fuse and Seeker. The performance of the VL-SRSAM was closely monitored through a range of advanced instruments, including radar, electro-optical tracking systems, and telemetry equipment stationed at ITR Chandipur. The test not only confirmed the accuracy of these updates but also reinforced the system’s overall combat readiness.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commended DRDO and the Indian Navy for their success, noting that this achievement underscores the reliability and effectiveness of the VL-SRSAM. He emphasized that the test serves as a testament to India's growing self-reliance in defense technologies.
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of DRDO and Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development, echoed these sentiments, stating that the VL-SRSAM will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities. He highlighted the missile system’s role as a critical force multiplier, contributing to the country’s maritime security and defense preparedness.
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