Climate Resilience
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project to study climate change impacts on agriculture and promote resilient technologies. The government is also implementing various schemes like the Sub Mission on Seeds and Planting Materials (SMSP) and the National Mission
Dairy Farmers
The Government of India has launched several initiatives to support dairy farmers, including the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme, Accelerated Breed Improvement Programmes, and the National Programme for Dairy Development. These initiatives aim to enhance milk productivity, improve breeding techniques, and provide financial support through various subsidies and credit facilities. Additionally,
Climate Resilience
The Government of India has launched the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to enhance the operational efficiency and financial viability of distribution utilities. Under this scheme, Rs. 3,088 Cr has been allocated for disaster and cyclone resilient works in coastal states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. Key
early warning systems
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has developed sophisticated early warning systems for severe weather events, including cyclones and heavy rainfall, utilizing a comprehensive observation network and advanced forecasting technologies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has implemented a GIS-based Decision Support System for timely alerts and monitoring of weather hazards.
sustainable agriculture
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has released 2900 crop varieties over the past decade, with 2661 being resilient to various stresses. The National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project has demonstrated 298 climate-resilient varieties across 448 villages, benefiting over 11,000 farmers. The Sub Mission on Seeds
SBM-G
The National Rural Sanitation Workshop, organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and UNICEF, focused on the next phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Key discussions included the launch of new protocols for climate-resilient sanitation systems and the importance of local governance through Gram Panchayats. The
Mission Mausam
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mission Mausam', India's weather forecasting system is being significantly improved to meet global standards. Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the addition of Automated Weather Stations (AWS) and doppler radars to enhance real-time weather predictions. The system aims to provide
Desertification
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav will inaugurate a national workshop on strategies to combat desertification and drought on June 17, 2025, in Jodhpur. The workshop aligns with the global theme 'Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities' and focuses on land restoration, achieving Land Degradation Neutrality by 2030, and enhancing
disaster risk reduction
At the Ministerial Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Financing in Geneva, India's Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra, emphasized the need for a robust and nationally driven DRR financing system. He called for the establishment of a global facility to provide catalytic funding