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...
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 instruments, and high-performance computers (HPC).
- Enhance Observations: Implement higher resolution atmospheric observations and better temporal and spatial coverage.
- Improve Forecasting: Advance understanding of weather and climate processes, and develop improved Earth system models and data-driven methods using AI/ML.
- Weather Management Technologies: Create new technologies for effective weather management and develop a state-of-the-art dissemination system.
- Capacity Building: Expand capacity-building efforts to enhance skills and knowledge in weather and climate sciences.
The mission plans to deploy:
- 50 Doppler Weather Radars (DWR)
- 60 Radio Sonde/Radio Wind (RS/RW) stations
- 100 Disdrometers
- 10 Wind Profilers
- 25 Radiometers
- 1 Urban Testbed
- 1 Process Testbed
- 1 Ocean Research Station
- 10 Marine Automatic Weather Stations with upper air observation
Dr. Ravichandran highlighted that by March 2026, the mission will establish an extensive network of radars, wind profilers, and radiometers to enhance weather observations. The integration of physics-based numerical models with data-driven AI/ML approaches will lead to more precise forecasts. Additionally, improvements in data assimilation will better capture and utilize observations.
The mission will also focus on better dissemination of data and services, ensuring no weather system goes undetected, and will provide enhanced services for weather, climate, and natural hazards. This initiative is expected to deliver substantial economic and social benefits across various sectors.
Mission Mausam will be primarily implemented by three MoES institutes: IMD, NCMRWF, and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, with support from other MoES institutions and national and international partners. This initiative underscores India's commitment to advancing its leadership in weather and climate sciences and services.
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