Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first ‘Open Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital on 18 February 2025, depicting and celebrating the 150-year milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Key Highlights
- The initiative, developed in collaboration with ‘Delhi Street Art’, transforms the walls of IMD’s headquarters on Lodhi Road into a vibrant visual narrative of India’s meteorological advancements, history, and the impact of weather science on society.
- The ‘Mausam Bhawan’ special art showcase features 38 unique murals depicting India’s meteorological history, the evolution of weather forecasting, and its impact on agriculture, disaster management, and everyday life.
- The artwork illustrates crucial meteorological events, advancements in technology such as satellites and radars, and the role of IMD in safeguarding lives through early warnings for cyclones, monsoons, and extreme weather conditions.
