4th Talk of IMS-IMD Lecture Series by Dr. Ajit Tyagi- Video Uplaoded by IMS Khurja Chapter- MSAT
Channel: MYWAY SPACE TRUST
Date: 2022-07-13

TOPIC:- "Role of Meteorological Societies"  - IMS HQ - IMD

The recent advances in weather predictions have led to a growing demand in a variety of value added weather services. To meet growing scientific challenges and societal demands, Meteorological Societies have important role in promoting research in meteorology and allied sciences, developing new technologies, applications and services for the benefit of the society. In the developed countries National Meteorological Societies have a long history of promoting research, capacity building, outreach activities and developing public, private and academia partnerships. Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) is a leading scientific society having 30 local chapters and more than 3500 Life Members. The IMS is working on the involvement of senior/retired scientist as mentors and volunteers from younger members to plan and implement long term E&T and S&T programmes.  IMS is engaged to promote and leverage Public, Private and Academia partnership in it activities and evolving as a premier professional body for the advancement of meteorology and allied sciences for the societal benefits.

About Speaker: - Dr. Ajit Tyagi is currently Senior Advisor at Integrated Research and Action for Development, New Delhi  and Member of WMO/WWRP Working Group on Tropical Meteorology. He has served as Koteswaram Chair Professor with Ministry of Earth Sciences, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Meteorology), Indian Air Force.  He was Permanent Representative of India (2009-2013) with WMO and member of its Executive Council. He has served on the Governing Councils of SAARC Meteorological Research Centre and IITM Pune. He played important role in organizing South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF) and developing Global Framework of Climate Services (GFCS).

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Indian Meteorological Society - Khurja Chapter
MYWAY SPACE TRUST MSAT