The Union Cabinet recently approved ‘Mission Mausam,’ a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing India’s capacity to tackle extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change.
- With an allocated budget of Rs. 2,000 crore over the next two years, this mission is set to revolutionize India’s weather and climate science, research, and services.
About the Mission Mausam:
- Objective: Enhance India’s weather and climate-related science, research, and services to better equip stakeholders in managing extreme weather events and climate change impacts.
- Implementing Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), involving 3 key institutes–
- India Meteorological Department
- Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
- National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting
Weather and Climate Data:
- Provide accurate monsoon forecasts, air quality alerts, and warnings for extreme weather events.
- Manage weather phenomena such as fog, hail, and rain.
- Build capacity and generate awareness among stakeholders.
Key Components:
- Advanced Technologies:
- Deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors.
- Installation of high-performance supercomputers.
- Development of improved Earth system models.
- Data Systems: Creation of a GIS-based automated Decision Support System for real-time data dissemination.
- Research and Development: Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for precise weather prediction.
Focus Areas:
- Weather and Climate Data: Providing accurate and timely information on monsoon forecasts, air quality, extreme weather events, and cyclones.
- Weather Management: Interventions for managing fog, hail, and rain.
- Capacity Building: Enhancing resilience across communities, sectors, and ecosystems.
Significance:
- Sectoral Benefits: Impacts numerous sectors including agriculture, disaster management, defense, environment, aviation, water resources, power, tourism, shipping, transport, energy, and health.
- Enhanced Decision-Making: Facilitates improved data-driven decision-making in urban planning, road and rail transport, and offshore operations.
- Benchmark Setting: Establishes a new standard for weather prediction precision and climate data accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the objective of Mission Mausam?
The mission aims to enhance India’s capacity in weather and climate science to manage extreme weather events and climate change impacts.
Which agencies are involved in implementing Mission Mausam?
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with the India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, implement the mission.
What technologies are being introduced under Mission Mausam?
The mission will deploy next-generation radars, satellite systems, and high-performance supercomputers to improve weather prediction.
How does Mission Mausam benefit various sectors?
It enhances decision-making across sectors like agriculture, disaster management, aviation, energy, and water resources through accurate weather data.
What role does AI play in Mission Mausam?
AI and machine learning are integrated to improve the precision of weather prediction and climate data analysis.