5th June 2023
IMD & CES&HS sign MoU for precise weather forecasts
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) here on Monday 5th June 2023 in presence of Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju and state’s Science and Technology Minister Honchun Ngandam. The MoU was signed by Guwahati-based Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) head scientist-G K.N. Mohan and state S&T secretary Repo Ronya.
Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the state people will benefit with precise weather forecasts and warnings with the increase in meteorological observations. Expressing happiness that the state will have enhanced network of weather observations, Ngandam assured all possible help to the IMD for installation works of meteorological observatories. CES&HS director Tana Tage earlier said that this MoU will have long term impact on research activities for societal benefits.