HT Correspondent
DIMAPUR, Feb 27: Nagaland higher education department has signed an MoU with the India meteorological department (IMD), ministry of earth sciences at the directorate of higher education in Kohima to strengthen weather forecasting capabilities in the state, particularly in the areas of urban meteorology, disaster preparedness and agricultural advisories, thereby enhancing public safety and safeguarding lives and property.
The MoU, duly vetted and approved by the Nagaland government was signed in the presence of higher education minister Temjen Imna Along, secretary, higher & technical education, Sarita Yadav, ex-officio director, higher education, V Lovitoly Sema and IMD representatives.
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Under the “Mission Mausam Scheme” initiative of the Government of India, the collaboration provides for the installation of one X-Band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Dimapur Government College.
The institutional cooperation between IMD and the higher education department will focus on promoting academic engagement, research collaboration and capacity building in meteorological and atmospheric sciences.
The partnership is expected to create opportunities for faculty and students of higher educational institutions across Nagaland to engage in research, training and knowledge exchange in emerging areas of weather and climate science.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward strengthening scientific infrastructure in Nagaland and fostering a culture of research and innovation in meteorological sciences for the benefit of the wider community.
