✎ Mission Mausam aims to transform India into a weather-ready and climate-aware nation by 2031 through advanced technology and early warning systems.
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Union Government, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is implementing *Mission Mausam*, a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Prime Minister on 14 January 2025, to transform India into a “weather-ready and climate-conscious nation.” Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024 with an outlay of ₹2,000 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26, the mission aims to strengthen Earth system observation and forecasting systems, enhance early warnings for high-impact weather events, and deliver seamless weather and climate services to boost climate resilience and disaster preparedness. Key interventions include deploying next-generation Doppler weather radars, wind profilers, advanced satellite payloads, high-performance computing systems, AI/ML-driven Earth system models, and decision-support frameworks to improve forecast accuracy, spatial resolution, and lead time—especially for cyclones, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, heatwaves, and urban flooding.
For aspirants of Banking, SSC, and RBI Grade B exams, *Mission Mausam* holds significant relevance as it underscores government initiatives in disaster risk reduction, infrastructure modernization, and data-driven governance—core themes often tested in polity, governance, and current affairs sections. The mission’s focus on AI/ML integration, high-performance computing, and early warning dissemination aligns with evolving policy priorities in public administration and digital governance, making it a potential topic for descriptive questions or group discussions in competitive exams. Additionally, its emphasis on cross-sectoral benefits—agriculture, aviation, fisheries, and disaster management—reflects the interconnected nature of economic planning and policy implementation, a key area of examination in these competitive assessments.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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