What’s in the news?

• In 2024, the overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences was launched to study the atmosphere, ocean, predicting weather and Earth system sciences.
• The scheme would be implemented till 2026 and encompasses five ongoing 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)” and “Research, Education, Training and Outreach (REACHOUT)”.
• Objectives of the scheme:
  • Augmentation and sustenance of long-term observations of the atmosphere, ocean, geosphere, cryosphere and solid earth to record the vital signs of the Earth System and change;
  • Development of modelling systems for understanding and predicting weather, ocean and climate hazards and understanding the science of climate change;
  • Exploration polar and high seas regions of the Earth towards discovery of new phenomena and resources; 
  • Development of technology for exploration and sustainable harnessing of oceanic resources for societal applications;
  • Translation of knowledge and insights from Earth systems science into services for societal, environmental and economic benefit.    

Significance

• Earth System Sciences deal with all the five components of the earth system: atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere and their complex interactions. 
• The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) holistically addresses all the aspects relating to the Earth System Science.  
• The overarching scheme of PRITHVI will holistically address all the five components of the earth system to improve the understanding of the Earth System Sciences and to provide reliable services for the country. 

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