New Delhi

The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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)”

Prime Minister has expressed great optimism for this newly permitted scheme for the years to come. PRITHVI is going to make its mark in the research work on the vast arenas of Earth Sciences for the nation and for the world as well.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2024

"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."

The major objectives of the Prithvi Scheme are expansion of long-term observations of the atmosphere, ocean, geosphere, cryosphere and solid earth to record the vital signs of the earth system and change.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to decipher science to services for the society in providing services for weather, climate, ocean and coastal state, hydrology, seismology, and natural hazards and warnings for various natural disasters like tropical cyclones, storm surge, floods, heat waves, thunderstorms and lightning; alerts for Tsunamis and monitoring of earthquakes.

The services provided by the Ministry are being effectively used by different agencies and state governments for saving human lives and minimising damages to the properties due to natural disasters.