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PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme: Objectives, Benefits, and Significance

PRITHvi VIgyan Scheme: Objectives, Benefits, and Significance

PWOnlyIAS

February 08, 2024

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:
  • 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.

 

Also Read: A23a: World’s Biggest Iceberg

News Source: Indianexpress

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