The MoES runs the Research and Development in Earth System Sciences (RDESS) programme, an extramural research and development funding strategy. Its primary goal is to improve understanding of the Earth system, comprising the atmosphere, the ocean, solid Earth; and in turn, each other’s dependence in the biosphere, with collaboration encouraged among various institutions and disciplines.
India, with its vast coastline of about 7,500 kilometers and surrounding seas, has always had a close relationship with the ocean. The Indian Ocean influences the country’s monsoon patterns, fisheries, maritime trade, and even its climate.
Policy UpdateSivapriya Overview The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems was launched in December 2018 by the Government of India as an initiative of the Department of Science & Technology. With an approved outlay of 3660 crores for five years,…
Even today, women's worth is reduced to their bodies. Their social value is associated with how they look, perceive themselves. Bodies and their reproductive capabilities are used to maintain social control over women. The medicalization of infertility and menstruation made women subject to medical diagnosis and intervention.
Seismological Monitoring is the continuous observation, measurement, and analysis of earthquake-related activities. Microzonation is the process of dividing a geographic area into smaller zones based on their seismic hazard potential.
Initiated in May 2020 by the Government of India, the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (‘Self-Reliant Initiative’) was envisioned as a catalyst for the economic revival of the country post the COVID-19 pandemic. A critical component in this vision was the aviation sector because of its potential to strengthen domestic manufacturing, connectivity and national security.