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PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme: Objectives, Benefits, and Significance

February 8, 2024

GS Paper III Science and Technology

Context:

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the PRITHvi VIgyan scheme, a research scheme worth Rs 4,797 crore.

PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme aims to enhance and sustain research efforts in ocean, atmospheric, and polar sciences.

About PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Tenure: 2021 to 2026
PRITHvi VIgyan scheme mainly addresses Earth System Sciences’s five components:
- Atmosphere
- Cryosphere
- Biosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Geosphere
PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme Incorporates Following Subschemes Under MOES
- ACROSS
- O-SMART
- PACER
- SAGE
- REACHOUT

Objectives Of PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme

- To create predictive models that help to predict ocean dangers and weather events.
- To investigate polar and marine regions deeply.

Benefits Of PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme

Disaster Management: It will help in disaster management of the nation by issuing early warning services for natural disasters like floods, cyclones, heatwaves, and earthquakes.
Exploration: It will help in the exploration of the Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalayas and help in getting valuable insights into these areas.

Sub-Schemes Under Prithvi VIgyan Scheme

Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS).
- This program focuses on creating advanced weather models and better forecasting services to understand the atmosphere and climate.
Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)
- It aims to improve technology for ocean-related activities, services, and research on marine environments.
Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)
- This program explores polar regions like Antarctica and the Indian Arctic, and focuses on studying the Southern Ocean and ice caps impact on the climate.
Seismology and Geosciences (SAGE)
- This subscheme focuses on earthquakes and other ground movements, and also studies how different areas are affected by these movements.
Research, Education, Training and Outreach (REACHOUT)
- This program aims to help students learn more about Earth’s systems, improve their skills, and raise awareness about environmental issues.

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News Source: Indianexpress

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