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The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with a budget of ₹2,000 crore over two years.

About Mission Mausam

Mission Mausam focuses on strengthening R&D in weather surveillance, forecasting, and atmospheric sciences.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will be the nodal body responsible for implementing the mission.
It aims to set a new benchmark for high-precision weather forecasting and management.
Three institutes under the MoES will lead the implementation of Mission Mausam:

Next-generation radars and satellite systems equipped with advanced sensors.
Deployment of high-performance supercomputers to enhance computational capabilities.
Development of improved earth system AI models and a GIS-based automated Decision Support System for real-time data dissemination.

Mission Mausam is expected to benefit key sectors, including:
- Agriculture, through improved weather prediction for farming activities.
- Disaster management, with better preparedness for natural calamities.
- Defence, aviation, and shipping, through enhanced forecasting for operational safety.
- Energy, water resources, power, and tourism sectors.
The mission will also enhance data-driven decision-making for urban planning, transport, offshore operations, and environmental monitoring.

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