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Mission Mausam

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, has approved ‘Mission Mausam' with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years.

Particulars	Description
*Implementing Agency*	India Meteorological Department (IMD) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) of Ministry of Earth Sciences.
*Key components of the mission*	Expanding research in atmospheric sciences. Focusing on weather surveillance, forecasting, and modelling.
*Objectives*	To boost India's weather and climate-related science, research, and services. To better equip stakeholders, including citizens and last-mile users, in tackling extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change. To broaden capacity and resilience across communities, sectors, and ecosystems in the long run.
*Key technological elements*	Deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors and high-performance supercomputers. Development of improved Earth system models. GIS-based automated Decision Support System.
*Technological Integration*	The mission aims to integrate advanced observation systems, high-performance computing, and cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning.
*Sectors Benefiting from Mission Mausam*	The Mission will directly benefit sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, defence, environment, aviation, water resources, power, tourism, shipping, transport, energy, and health.

PROJECT MAUSAM

Project Mausam is a cultural project by the Indian Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and the National Museum in New Delhi which aims to connect countries on the Indian Ocean.
The term "mausam" means "weather" or "season" and is derived from regional dialects including the Arabic word mawsim, which refers to the season when boats can safely sail.
Project Mausam aims to rebuild maritime cultural connections with the 39 countries bordering the Indian Ocean.
There are two visions for Project Mausam: the first is to understand national cultures between countries and the second is to rebuild communications between countries.

Must read on IMD: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/india-meteorological-department

Must read on IOR: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/indian-ocean-region

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