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Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting
Context
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is set to launch a landmark and a transformative initiative to provide Gram Panchayats with 5 days daily weather forecasting and provision to check hourly weather forecast – Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting.
About the initiative
- This initiative is aimed at empowering rural communities and enhancing disaster preparedness at the grassroots.
- It will directly benefit farmers and villagers across the country.
- As part of the Government’s 100 Days Agenda, this initiative strengthens grassroots governance and promotes sustainable agricultural practices, making rural populations more climate-resilient and better equipped to tackle environmental challenges.
- This is the first time that localized weather forecasts will be available at the Gram Panchayat level, supported by IMD’s expanded sensor coverage.
- The forecasts will be disseminated through the Ministry’s digital platforms:
- e-GramSwaraj, which enables efficient governance, project tracking, and resource management
- Meri Panchayat app, which fosters community engagement by allowing citizens to interact with local representatives and report issues
- Gram Manchitra, a spatial planning tool that provides geospatial insights for development projects
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