New Delhi, Jan 5: The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, for implementation during the period from 2021-26 at an overall cost of Rs 4,797 crore.
According to an official government release, the scheme encompasses five ongoing sub-schemes namely “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems and Services (ACROSS)”, “Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”, “Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER)”, “Seismology and Geosciences (SAGE)” and “Research, Education, Training and Outreach (REACHOUT)”.
“Today, the Union Cabinet has approved the transformative ‘PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)’ scheme. This initiative marks a significant stride in our journey towards advanced earth system sciences. It covers critical areas such as climate research, ocean services, polar science, seismology and more. Our commitment is not just to enhance understanding of the Earth System, but to translate this knowledge into practical applications for societal, environmental, and economic benefits. This scheme will strengthen India’s capabilities in predicting and managing natural disasters, thereby safeguarding lives and property,” said Modi, in a post on X.
