New Delhi, Nov 11: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired an extensive review meeting of the Earth System Sciences Council in the national capital, urging scientific institutions to adopt a citizen-centric communication approach that translates advanced climate and geophysical data into easily understandable, actionable advisories for ordinary citizens.
Addressing senior scientists, council members, and institutional directors from across the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Singh underscored that the true validation of taxpayer-funded scientific research lies in its measurable socioeconomic impact on ground communities, particularly agricultural farmers, coastal fishermen, and disaster-vulnerable populations. He remarked that complex meteorological terminology must be adapted into vernacular, accessible formats to improve grassroots disaster preparedness.
The council conducted an in-depth review of ongoing flagship initiatives, including India’s Deep Ocean Mission, coastal ocean observatory networks, seismic hazard mapping, and polar expedition research across Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Himalayas. The Minister commended recent technological strides in hyperlocal weather forecasting, while directing scientists to further incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced satellite data algorithms to improve forecast accuracy for extreme precipitation and localized cloudbursts.
Dr. Singh also called for greater cross-sectoral collaboration between earth scientists, state disaster management authorities, and rural development departments, ensuring that scientific discoveries directly support economic resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable resource management.
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