What’s in the news?

• The Union Cabinet has recently approved the overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences for implementation during the period 2021-26 at an overall cost of Rs. 4797 crores.
• The PRITHVI scheme encompasses five on-going sub-schemes namely:- 
  • Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS).
  • Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART).
  • Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER).
  • Seismology and Geosciences (SAGE).
  • Research, Education, Training and Outreach (REACHOUT). 
• The overarching scheme of PRITHVI holistically addresses all the five components of earth system namely atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere and biosphere to improve the understating of the Earth System Sciences and to provide reliable services for the country. 
• Various research & development and operational (services) activities under PRITHVI scheme are carried out in an integrated manner through combined efforts of the concerned Institutes under MoES.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2003592