Lok Sabha Question No. 3126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-11
Subject: Mission Mausam
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Smt. Anita Nagarsingh Chouhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3126

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 11 TH  MARCH, 2026

## MISSION MAUSAM

## † 3126. SMT. ANITA NAGARSINGH CHOUHAN:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has launched 'Mission Mausam' with the objective of making the  weather  forecasting,  climate  services  and  early  warning  systems  more  accurate, effective and timely for disasters in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the primary objectives, key components and the timeline fixed for the implementation of the said Mission;
- (c) whether the said Mission proposes the integration of data and technology between the India  Meteorological  Department  (IMD)  and  the  Indian  National  Centre  for  Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) along with the utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance Computing (HPC) and advanced radar systems and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any special action plan has been formulated by the Government to improve the reach and quality of weather services in the country particularly in the districts falling under Ratlam Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh and other remote areas: and
- (e) the  details  of  the  potential  impact  and  benefits  of  the  said  Mission  on  agriculture, fisheries, disaster management and the daily life of the general public?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Yes.  The  Government  has  launched  'Mission  Mausam'  to  enhance  the  accuracy, effectiveness,  and  timeliness  of  weather  forecasting,  climate  services,  and  early warning  systems  for  disaster  management  in  the  country.  The  mission  is  being implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through its institutions, including the India  Meteorological  Department  (IMD),  Indian  Institute  of Tropical  Meteorology (IITM), and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), by  strengthening  observation  networks,  improving  numerical  weather  prediction models,  and  expanding  high-performance  computing  capabilities  to  deliver  more accurate and timely forecasts and warnings.
- (b) Yes. Mission Mausam, launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to enhance the accuracy, lead time, and reliability of weather forecasts and early warnings for extreme  weather  events.  The  primary  objectives  include  improving  weather  and climate prediction capabilities, strengthening observation networks, enhancing highresolution numerical weather prediction models, and improving last-mile dissemination of weather services. In short Mission Mausam aims to make country 'Weather Ready and Climate Smart'.

The key components of the Mission include expansion and upgradation of observation systems,  augmentation  of  High-Performance  Computing  capacity,  development  of advanced modelling systems including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and improved impact-based forecasting services through institutions such as the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). The Mission  is  also  supported  and  executed  in  other  institutes  within  the  MoES.  The Mission is being implemented in phases till 2031.

- (c) Yes.  Mission  Mausam  envisages  the  integration  of  observational  data,  modelling systems, and technological capabilities among institutions of the Ministry of Earth Sciences,  including  the  India  Meteorological  Department  (IMD)  and  the  Indian National  Centre  for  Ocean  Information  Services  (INCOIS), for  improved  weather, ocean, and climate services.

The Mission provides for enhanced utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), HighPerformance  Computing  (HPC)  systems,  advanced  numerical  weather  prediction models, and expansion & upgradation of observation networks. These technologies will  support  complex  data  assimilation  from  atmospheric,  oceanic,  and  satellite observations to improve the accuracy and lead time of forecasts and early warnings for extreme weather and ocean-related hazards.

- (d) Yes.  The  Government  has  undertaken  several  measures  to  improve  the  reach  and quality  of  weather  services  across  the  country,  including  remote  and  vulnerable regions. The Ministry of Earth Sciences, through the India Meteorological Department,  is  expanding  the  network  of  Automatic  Weather  Stations  (AWS), Automatic  Rain  Gauges  (ARG),  and  Doppler  Weather  Radars,  and  strengthening district-level  forecasting  and  impact-based  warning  services.  Ministry  has  also established  a  premier  observational  facility,  located  at  Silkheda  village  in  Sehore District, Madhya Pradesh. Positioned strategically in the heart of the monsoon core zone,  Atmospheric  Research  Testbed  (ART),  Central  India  (CI)  aims  to  address longstanding  data  gaps  and  improve  understanding  of  monsoon  convection,  cloud microphysics,  land-atmosphere  interactions,  and  boundary  layer  processes  that influence rainfall variability in Central India.

Weather  forecasts and warnings  are disseminated through multiple platforms including mobile applications (MAUSAM, MEGHDOOT, DAMINI etc.), SMS alerts, television, radio, and social media, ensuring wider outreach to the public and local authorities. These services are available across all States and districts, including those falling under the Ratlam Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh, as well as other remote areas of the country. Further, sector-specific advisories are provided to farmers, disaster management authorities, and other stakeholders to support timely preparedness and response.

- (e) Mission Mausam, implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is expected to provide significant benefits across multiple sectors by improving the accuracy and lead time of weather forecasts and early warnings. In agriculture, improved weather and monsoon forecasts support crop planning, irrigation scheduling, and protection from  extreme weather events.  In  the  fisheries  sector,  enhanced  ocean  and  weather advisories  issued  by  institutions  such  as  the  Indian  National  Centre  for  Ocean Information Services help ensure the safety of fishermen and support efficient fishing operations. The Ministry has successful used satellite derived data for the demarcation of Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) as a proxy to potential shoals of fish aggregation in the Indian waters.

For  disaster  management,  more  accurate  and  timely  forecasts  of  cyclones,  heavy rainfall, floods, heatwaves,  and  other extreme  events enable early warnings, evacuation  planning,  and  preparedness  by  authorities.  For  the  general  public, improved weather services facilitate better planning of daily activities, travel, health preparedness  during  extreme  weather  conditions,  and  access  to  reliable  weather information through multiple dissemination platforms provided by the India Meteorological Department.

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