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45th NSQC Meeting Focuses on Skilling for AI Readiness

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06 Feb 2026

The 45th meeting of the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) took place on February 6, 2026, chaired by Smt. Debashree Mukherjee. The focus was on discussing proposals from 15 Awarding Bodies related to the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). New qualifications in AI were approved under the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) initiative, setting the stage for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The meeting emphasized aligning skills qualifications with industry needs and government policies to prepare a competitive workforce.

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Government Launches 'Mission Mausam' for Enhanced Weather Forecasting

The Government of India has unveiled 'Mission Mausam' aimed at improving the accuracy, effectiveness, and timeliness of weather forecasting and early warning systems for disaster management. Implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the initiative will enhance observational networks, upgrade numerical weather prediction models, and expand high-performance computing

India Enhances Early Warning Systems for Floods and Cyclones

The Ministry of Earth Sciences, through the India Meteorological Department and Central Water Commission, has advanced India's early warning systems for floods and cyclones. The IMD provides daily district-wise forecasts and updates, while CWC manages flood forecasts. New platforms and apps, such as C-Flood and Flood Watch India,

Significant Improvements in Weather Forecasts by India Meteorological Department

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has highlighted recent advancements in India's weather forecasting capabilities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has improved accuracy in predicting extreme weather events such as cyclones, heat waves, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms. Using advanced forecasting systems, such as the Multi-Model Ensemble approach, IMD has

Mission Mausam Enhances Cyclone Forecasting Accuracy in Odisha

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has reported significant improvements in cyclone and heavy rainfall forecasting due to Mission Mausam, implemented in Odisha. This initiative has helped decrease fatalities in recent cyclones like Cyclone Biparjoy and Cyclone Dana by providing timely warnings. New infrastructure, including Doppler Weather Radars, is planned to

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Government Launches 'Mission Mausam' for Enhanced Weather Forecasting

India Enhances Early Warning Systems for Floods and Cyclones

Significant Improvements in Weather Forecasts by India Meteorological Department

Mission Mausam Enhances Cyclone Forecasting Accuracy in Odisha