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The Gyan Bharatam Mission, launched by the Ministry of Culture during the Union Budget 2025-26, is a major initiative aimed at digitizing Indian manuscripts. The mission aims to survey, document, and preserve manuscripts by building a robust technology infrastructure and fostering partnerships. With the launch of the National Manuscript Survey,
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The Ministry of External Affairs of India announced the appointment of Shri Vikram K. Doraiswami, who has been serving as the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, as the new Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China. The appointment was announced on March 19,
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in India has significantly improved its weather observation network to monitor and predict climate change. Utilizing advanced tools such as Doppler Weather Radars, satellites, and AI/ML technologies, the ministry is enhancing climate models and early warning systems. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences, under the Government of India, is spearheading initiatives to advance research in climate science and strengthen early warning systems for severe weather. Using advanced technologies, the Ministry aims to enhance national capabilities for predicting and responding to climate change impacts. This includes the utilization of
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The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is recognized internationally for its oceanographic data sharing capabilities and is upgrading its data management and IT security systems. As outlined in recent disclosures to the Indian Parliament, INCOIS is implementing a comprehensive Data Management
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has highlighted significant changes in weather cycles across India due to climate change. A comprehensive report documents an increase in surface air and sea temperatures over the last century. These temperature shifts have intensified weather extremes, such as heavy rainfall, droughts, and cyclonic activity, particularly
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences has inaugurated new research facilities, Polar Bhavan and Sagar Bhavan, to bolster India's polar and oceanic research. These facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art labs, significantly enhance India's capabilities in polar geosciences, climate dynamics, and ocean exploration, contributing to the nation's
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The India Meteorological Department, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has enhanced its weather forecasting systems to provide district-level forecasts and warnings, significantly benefiting farmers. The integration of advanced models and technologies, along with the dissemination of forecasts via multiple platforms, has improved the accuracy of forecasts, enabling farmers to
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) effectively predicted and disseminated timely warnings for Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu. Their accurate forecasts, from extended-range to nowcasts, minimized casualties through coordinated national and state-level disaster management efforts. Source: Original Link
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The Indian government announced an ambitious budget plan for the fiscal year 2026-27 to bolster the country's shipping and waterways infrastructure. This includes Rs. 10,000 crore for a new Container Manufacturing Scheme, aiming to establish a competitive ecosystem for container production. Additionally, a Coastal Cargo Promotion Scheme
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways outlines the Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030) aimed at enhancing port infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and maritime sector growth. Since 2022, improvements have been seen in port capacity, logistics, vessel turnaround, and coastal cargo tonnage at major ports. Initiatives include the operationalization of
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions in port operations, including the "Harit Sagar" Green Port Guidelines and the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). Efforts include electrifying port equipment, adopting renewable energy, and identifying Major Ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs to