Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh, reviewed the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) innovative Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (DSS) today. His visit underscored the project’s significant cost savings of ₹250 crore.
During the review at IMD headquarters in New Delhi, Dr. Singh commended the team for creating a self-reliant, technology-driven forecasting platform. This system enhances disaster preparedness and public safety across the country while reducing dependence on foreign solutions.
The DSS not only saves crucial funds but has also slashed annual maintenance costs by ₹5.5 crore. This aligns perfectly with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative aimed at fostering self-sufficiency within Indian industries.
Furthermore, Dr. Singh explored the “Mausamgram” project, which focuses on delivering hyperlocal weather forecasts at the village level. The platform provides detailed forecasts including hourly updates for 36 hours, three-hour forecasts for five days, and six-hour forecasts extending to ten days. Users can easily access weather data by inputting their PIN code, selecting their location, or by identifying their state, district, block, and gram panchayat. Notably, Mausamgram supports all official Indian languages, ensuring that accurate data reaches every citizen.
The IMD has also made strides in modernizing its forecasting and alert generation processes. It has effectively increased the lead time for warnings from five to seven days, thereby cutting down preparation time by three hours and enhancing forecast accuracy by 15–20%. This level of precision is vital for timely responses to weather emergencies.
Dr. Singh encouraged IMD officials to incorporate AI-based tools into the “Mausamgram” initiative, urging them to make the service more interactive and user-centric. He highlighted the importance of enhancing the existing Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to ensure that citizens receive clear and actionable alerts for disaster preparedness.
A significant recognition was the IMD’s achievement of the National Award for e-Governance 2025 at the recent e-Governance conference in Visakhapatnam. Dr. Singh praised this award as a testament to IMD’s excellence in digital public service delivery through its DSS.
In addition to technological advancements, he applauded the Special Swachhata Program, which generated ₹30 lakh through the disposal of e-waste and old files. This initiative not only cleared 600 square meters of space but also demonstrated IMD’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Participating actively in the Special Swachhata Program 5.0 at **“Mausam Bhavan”**, Dr. Singh participated in the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign by planting a sapling. He honored 50 “Safai Mitras” for their tireless efforts in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene at the IMD.
Looking to the future, Dr. Singh shared his vision for Mission Mausam, which aims to enhance IMD’s forecasting capabilities by the year 2030. This ambitious initiative includes plans for 5×5 km-scale hazard forecasting, dynamic impact-based forecasts, and risk-based early warnings. It seeks to ensure that timely alerts reach every household, fulfilling the mission of “Har Har Mausam, Har Ghar Mausam”.
