• It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2024.
• It is implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
• It aims to improve weather and climate services, ensuring timely and precise observation, modeling, and forecasting information for multiple sectors, including agriculture, disaster management, and rural development.

Objectives of Mission Mausam

• To enhance India’s capability in weather forecasting across various scales—short-term, medium-term, extended-range, and seasonal
• To develop high-resolution models for improved accuracy in predicting monsoon behaviour
• To strengthen observational networks with advanced radars, satellites, and automated weather stations
• To provide actionable advisories for agriculture, water resources, energy, health, and disaster management sectors
• To build capacity through research collaborations with national and international institutions.