IMD Vision-2047: India's Ambitious Meteorological Roadmap
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 150th Foundation Day of IMD on January 14, 2025. |
| Key Announcement | Unveiling of 'IMD Vision-2047' by PM Narendra Modi. |
| Vision-2047 Objectives | - Zero disaster-related deaths by 2047. - 100% detection of severe weather events. - Forecast accuracy: 90% (5 days), 80% (7 days), 70% (10 days). |
| Mission Mausam | Initiative to make India weather-ready and climate-smart, focusing on advanced weather technologies. |
| Technological Advancements | - 39 Doppler Weather Radars as of 2023 (up from 15 in 2014). - 35% increase in land area coverage. - 40% improvement in forecast accuracy (2014-2023). |
| Global Contributions | IMD provides weather support to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka through systems like Flash Flood Guidance. |
| Historical Context | IMD established in 1875. Significant reduction in disaster-related fatalities, e.g., zero cyclone deaths in recent years. |