Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of India Meteorological Department (IMD) and launched ‘Mission Mausam’. On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi also mentioned his favorite festival. Prime Minister Modi said that today we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of IMD. These 150 years are not just the journey of the meteorological department of the country, but also the journey of advanced science and technology in our country. IMD has not only served crores of Indians in 150 years but has also achieved new heights.
Prime Minister Modi’s favorite festival
Taking part in the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of the Indian Meteorological Department today, Prime Minister Modi wished the countrymen a happy Makar Sankranti. Prime Minister Modi said, I am a resident of Gujarat, so my favorite festival is Makar Sankranti. Today all the people of Gujarat are on the rooftops, having fun the whole day. I used to live sometimes, there were many hobbies then, but today I am among you. Today the Sun is entering Capricorn from Sagittarius. The Sun slowly moves towards the north. In our Indian tradition it is called Uttarayan.
Happy Makar Sankranti
Talking more about this, the Prime Minister said that preparations for farming start from this day and it is considered very important in Indian tradition. It is celebrated in different cultural colors from North to South, East to West. On this occasion, I wish all the countrymen good wishes for various festivals related to Makar Sankranti. 10 years ago, only 10 percent of the farmers and cattle rearers of the country were able to get advice related to the Meteorological Department. Today this number is 50 percent.
Talk about ‘Mission Mausam’
Talking about ‘Mission Mausam’, the Prime Minister said the importance of enhancing the efficiency of the meteorological department to reduce the impact of natural disasters was already understood. There has been unprecedented expansion in the infrastructure and technology of IMD in the last 10 years. Research and innovation in scientific institutions is part of the spirit of New India. We have launched ‘Mission Mausam’ to prepare India for the weather.
The Prime Minister also refreshed his old memories. He said, ’50 years ago I had gone to Gir forest to spend time. There the government people used to give an honorarium of Rs 30 per month to a tribal child. When I asked him, he said that this child has a special kind of power. If there is a fire anywhere in the forest, this child comes to know about it. That tribal child had so much power that he could know about the fire.
