Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting Initiative

On 24th October, 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting in New Delhi.

Aim

  • Empowering rural communities and enhancing disaster preparedness at the grassroots level.

Salient Features

Localized Weather Forecast

  • This is the first time that localized weather forecasts will be available at the Gram Panchayat level, supported by IMD’s expanded sensor coverage.

Forecast Dissemination Digital Platforms

The forecasts will be disseminated through the Ministry’s digital platforms –

  • e-GramSwaraj, which enables efficient governance, project tracking, and resource management.
  • Meri Panchayat ....
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