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PRITHVI (Prithvi Vigyan) 

The central sector scheme of “Prithvi Vigyan (PRITHVI)” is an umbrella scheme by merging the existing five schemes “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)”, “Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”, “Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)”, “Seismology and Geosciences (SAGE)” and “Research, Education, Training and Outreach (REACHOUT)”.

Sub-schemes: There are five sub-schemes under the PRITHVI umbrella scheme that are implemented by various institutions under the MoES. The sub-schemes along with the unit implementing them are as follows:

ACROSS

The objectives include:

  1. Deploy and sustain the state-of-the-art observing systems to monitor weather, climate and ocean parameters
  2. Generate and disseminate a suite of weather and climate information, advisories, warnings, data and data products to various stakeholders for the benefit of society.
  3. Carry out research and development activities to develop and improve the capability to forecast weather, climate and hazard-related phenomena for societal, economic and environmental benefits.
  4. Carry out research and development related to the Science of climate change and develop climate services.