Published on 09 Mar 2025
The Union Cabinet approved the overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences for implementation during the period from 2021-26.
It 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)
- Research, Education, Training and Outreach
The major Objectives of the overarching Prithvi Scheme are:
Augmentation and sustenance of observations of the atmosphere, ocean, geosphere, cryosphere and solid earth.
Development of systems for understanding and predicting weather, ocean and climate hazards.
Exploration polar and high seas regions of the Earth.
Development of technology for exploration and sustainable harnessing of oceanic resources.
Translation of knowledge and insights from Earth systems science into services for societal, environmental and economic benefit.
Prithvi Vigyan Scheme
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Cryosphere
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