- Union Cabinet has approved “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- The cabinet has approved this scheme for implementation during the period from 2021-26 at the cost of Rs 4,797 crore.
- Prithvi Vigyan scheme will enable the development of integrated multi-disciplinary earth science research and innovative programs across different Ministry of Earth Sciences institutes.
- The integrated R&D efforts will help in addressing the challenges of weather and climate, ocean, cryosphere, seismological science and services.
- These integrated R&D efforts will explore the living and non-living resources for their sustainable harnessing.
PRITHVI is an overarching scheme that encompasses five ongoing sub-schemes. The names of sub-schemes are given below-
- 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)