PRITHVI VIGYAN Scheme Overview
The following is a quick overview of Prithvi Vigyan Schemes launched by Prime Modi Narendra Modi:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scheme | PRITHVI VIGYAN (PRITHVI) Scheme |
| Approval and Implementation | Approved by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Implementation period: 2021-26. |
| Total Cost | Rs. 4,797 crore |
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Year Span of the Scheme |
2021-2026 |
| Sub-Schemes Under PRITHVI | 1. ACROSS 2. O-SMART 3. PACER 4. SAGE 5. REACH OUT |
| Objectives | – Long-term observations of the Earth System. – Modeling systems for weather, ocean, and climate. – Exploration of polar and high seas regions. – Technology for oceanic resource exploration. – Translation of knowledge into societal services. |
| Ministry Responsible | Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) |
| MoES Mandate | – Translation of Science to Services. – Providing services for weather, climate, ocean, coastal state, hydrology, seismology, and natural hazards. – Exploration and sustainable harnessing of marine resources. – Exploration of the three poles. |
| Services Provided by MoES | Weather forecasts, warnings, tsunami alerts, earthquake monitoring, etc. |
| Institutes Under MoES | India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), etc. |
| Holistic Approach | Earth System Sciences covering all components: atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere. |
| Integrated Research and Development | Components of the PRITHVI scheme are inter-dependent, carried out through integrated efforts of MoES institutes. |
| Grand Challenges | Addressing challenges in weather, climate, ocean, cryosphere, seismological science, and sustainable resource exploration. |
PM Modi Launched PRITHVI VIGYAN Scheme (4,797 crore rupees) Approved by Cabinet
PRITHVI VIGYAN Scheme: The Union Cabinet the executive body of the Government of India led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 4797 crore “Prithvi VIgyan” scheme for the Ministry of Earth Science(MoES).
This Flagship Scheme aims to advance the scientific understanding and prediction of various aspects of the Earth system. The scheme will be implemented from 2021-26 with a total Budget of Rs. 4,797 crores. This Scheme Elevates us to a Deeper Knowledge of the Study of Earth Science.
Here is everything you need to know about the PRITHVI VIGYAN Scheme launched by PM Narendra Modi for the Ministry of Earth Science(MoES). As it is an important topic for the UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam, We have covered it in detail.
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