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Nagaland Signs 20-Year Weather Research Partnership with IMD
The Department of Higher Education in Nagaland has entered into a long-term 20-year Memorandum of Understanding with the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
As part of this collaboration, an X-band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) will be installed at Dimapur Government College.
The project is being implemented under the central 'Mission Mausam' initiative to improve weather forecasting accuracy and disaster resilience in the state.
The partnership focuses on strengthening atmospheric research and building technical capacity within Nagaland's higher education sector.
As part of this collaboration, an X-band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) will be installed at Dimapur Government College.
The project is being implemented under the central 'Mission Mausam' initiative to improve weather forecasting accuracy and disaster resilience in the state.
The partnership focuses on strengthening atmospheric research and building technical capacity within Nagaland's higher education sector.
Key Facts / Static GK
Mission Mausam Launch Year: 2024
Implementing Ministry for Mission Mausam: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Radar Type: X-band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar
Implementing Ministry for Mission Mausam: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Radar Type: X-band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar
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