Vision

To excel as knowledge and technology enterprise in the earth system science realm towards socio-economic benefit of the society.

Mission

To provide services for weather, climate, ocean and coastal state, hydrology,seismology, and natural hazards; to explore and harness marine living andnon-living resources in a sustainable way and to explore the three poles (Arctic, Antarctic and Himalayas).

Functions

1. The augment and sustain long term observations of atmosphere,ocean,cryosphere and solid earth to record the vital signs of Earth System and changes.
2. To develop forecasting capability of atmosphere and oceanic phenomena through dynamical models and assimilation techniques and to
   build prediction system for weather climate and hazards.
3. To understand interaction between components of Earth Systems and human systems at various spatial and temporal scales.
4. Exploration of polar and high seas regions for discovery of new phenomenon and resources.
5. To translate knowledge and insight themes gained into services for societal, environmental and economic