PM Modi interacts with students at an exhibition organised to mark the foundation day

During his address, he urged scientists to develop warning systems for earthquakes

A large number of guests had attended the 150th anniversary celebrations of IMD

PM Modi, Union MoS for Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo released stamps to mark the 150th year of IMD

Modi noted how advanced weather forecasting has significantly reduced casualties during cyclones and minimised economic losses, boosting investor confidence and building economic resilience

The prime minister also launched 'Mission Mausam' for developing cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, implementing high-resolution atmospheric observations, next-generation radars and satellites, and high-performance computers

Modi also released the IMD's Vision-2047 document for weather resilience and climate change adaptation

"Meteorology offers the most important support for the disaster management capability of any country. To minimise the impact of natural disasters, we need to maximise the efficiency of meteorology," the prime minister said.

The prime minister said India's disaster management capabilities have significantly improved due to advancements in meteorological technology which has proved to be beneficial not only for the country but also for the global community