Q. What is the overall cost of the "PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)" scheme approved by the Union Cabinet of India?
Answer:
Rs. 4797 crore
Notes: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the "PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)" scheme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences for implementation during the period from 2021-26. The overall cost of this comprehensive scheme is Rs. 4,797 crore. PRITHVI encompasses five ongoing sub-schemes and aims to augment and sustain long-term observations of the Earth's vital signs, develop modeling systems for weather, ocean, and climate hazards, and explore and harness oceanic resources sustainably. It also seeks to translate knowledge from Earth system science into services for societal, environmental, and economic benefits. The scheme represents a significant investment in understanding and addressing various aspects of Earth System Sciences, leveraging the expertise of various institutes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.