(a) whether the Government propose to modernize the Indian Meteorological Department to improve forecasting of weather;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
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(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to modernize the Indian Meteorological Department to improve forecasting of weather;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SHRI BACHI SINGH RAWAT)
(a) to (c) Yes, Sir. Several initiatives for improving observational and forecasting capabilities have been undertaken. These initiatives include a dedicated meteorological satellite Kalpana-I, installation of Doppler Weather Radars in coastal areas and improvements in numerical weather prediction techniques.