The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched a new initiative to provide Gram Panchayats with daily weather forecasting and provision to check hour weather forecast.
- The initiative is aimed at enhancing preparedness to deal with natural disasters and help the farmers.
- The initiative will provide Gram Panchayats with a five-day weather forecast and hourly updates, enabling rural communities to better plan agricultural activities and prepare for weather-related risks.
- It will help in promoting sustainable agricultural practices, making rural population more climate-resilient and better equipped to tackle environmental challenges.
- The forecasts will be available on the digital platform e-GramSwaraj and the mobile application Meri Panchayat.
- The Ministry will also hold a workshop to train Gram panchayat representatives to effectively utilise weather forecasting tools.
- The eGramSwaraj platform helps with project tracking and resource management, while the Meri Panchayat app promotes community engagement.
- The Gram Manchitra platform provides geospatial insights, aiding in spatial planning and development projects at the Panchayat level.
- This initiative will transform rural governance by enabling Panchayats to address climate challenges and improve decision-making for agriculture and disaster preparedness.
- It will significantly boost disaster preparedness while also contributing to the creation of climate-resilient communities across India.
