Prithvi Vigyan Scheme Boosts India's Earth Observation Capabilities
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, under the Prithvi Vigyan (PRITHVI) scheme, has significantly enhanced India's Earth observation networks. The scheme has improved weather, climate, ocean, and disaster forecast services through upgraded infrastructure and technology. Notable advancements include improved accuracy in severe weather event predictions and the development of a Digital Twin of the Ocean. The initiative has also reduced the death toll from natural calamities significantly, particularly in cyclone-affected areas.
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