Answer: Rs 2,000 crore
Notes: The Union Cabinet approved 'Mission Mausam' with a budget of Rs. 2,000 crore for two years. It aims to enhance India's weather and climate-related research, services, and technologies. Mission Mausam focuses on improving weather surveillance, forecasting, and management using advanced systems like AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing. It will provide accurate weather and climate information, including monsoon forecasts, extreme weather alerts, and air quality updates. Implemented by India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting. It benefits sectors like agriculture, disaster management, aviation, and energy.
