In a push to make India a climate-smart nation and underscored his commitment towards a sustainable future and climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled ‘Mission Mausam’ on the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.
PM Modi, during his address said, “The progress of scientific institutions of any country shows its awareness towards science. Research and innovation in scientific institutions is a part of the temperament of the new India. In the last 10 years, there has been an unprecedented expansion of the infrastructure and technology of IMD."
Calling 150 years of the top weather agency a “glorious journey of modern science and technology of India", PM Modi said India’s disaster management capabilities have significantly improved due to advancements in meteorological technology which has proved to be beneficial not only for the country but also for the global community.
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“In these 150 years, the IMD has not only served crores of Indians, but has also become a symbol of India’s scientific journey," he said.
The Prime Minister also announced a new postage stamp and a special commemorative coin to mark these achievements.
About Mission Mausam
Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Mission Mausam" is an initiative to develop cutting-edge weather forecasting and surveillance technologies & systems, implementing high-resolution atmospheric observations, next-generation radars and satellites, and high-performance computers to boost India’s climate readiness.
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