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Cabinet Approves "PRITHvi" (Prithvi Vigyan) Scheme for Earth System Sciences.

National | Dated: 05 Jan 2026

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the comprehensive scheme "PRITHvi" (Prithvi Vigyan) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. With an outlay of Rs 4,797 crore for the period 2021-26, the scheme aims to holistically address all five components of the earth system: atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It integrates five ongoing sub-schemes, including ACROSS, O-SMART, and PACER.
  • The scheme will improve disaster warning systems for weather, ocean, and climate hazards.
  • It also focuses on exploration of the three poles: Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalayas.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PRITHvi (Prithvi Vigyan).
  • Outlay: Rs 4,797 Crore.
  • Objective: Earth System Science.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the total financial outlay approved for the "PRITHvi" scheme for the period 2021-26?

Correct Answer: Rs 4,797 Crore

🚀 Quick Recap:

About MoES

  • Minister – Kiren Rijiju
  • Secretary – M. Ravichandran