Rs 4,797 cr PRITHVI to boost atmosphere, polar and ocean research, says Rijiju
- The Union Cabinet recently approved Rs 4,797 cr research scheme aimed at enhancing research efforts in ocean, atmospheric, and polar sciences.
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)
- PRITHVI, led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is an umbrella scheme to support ongoing research projects till 2026.
- The scheme encompasses research across various domains such as atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
- Ongoing research projects now consolidated under PRITHVI include
- Atmosphere and 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)
- Research, Education, Training, and Outreach (REACHOUT)
- It also introduces opportunities for Indian scientists to collaborate with international experts, fostering global partnerships in research endeavours.
Addressing Global Climate Change Challenges
- With the escalating impacts of climate change worldwide, understanding the interconnected roles of atmosphere, ocean, and poles becomes imperative.
- The amalgamation of research areas under PRITHVI streamlines budget allocations and facilitates flexibility in fund utilisation across different research domains.
- Earlier, research in all these key areas were being carried out under different sub-heads for which different budget allocations were to be made.
Prelims Takeaway
- PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)