Project Mausam

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently organised a National Workshop on the Project Mausam titled as – “Islands at the Crossroads of Maritime Networks within Indian Ocean Region’’.

About Project Mausam

• It is an Indian government-led cultural-diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture.
• It aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean ‘world‘ – collating archaeological and historical research in order to document the diversity of cultural, commercial, and religious interactions in the Indian Ocean.
• A total of 39 Indian Ocean countries have been identified under Project Mausam.
• The main objective of the project is to inscribe places and sites identified under Project Mausam as trans-national nominations for inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
• It also aims to promote research on themes related to the study of maritime routes through international scientific seminars and meetings and by adopting a multidisciplinary approach. 
• It aims to encourage the production of specialized works, as well as publications for the general public, with an attempt at promoting a broader understanding of the concept of a common heritage and multiple identities.
• The project will have two major units:
  • Project Research Unit
  • World Heritage Nomination Unit.
• The project is implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as the nodal agency with research support of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and National Museum as associate bodies. 

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What is Mission Mausam?

• It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2024.
• It is implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM).
• It aims to improve weather and climate services, ensuring timely and precise observation, modeling, and forecasting information for multiple sectors, including agriculture, disaster management, and rural development.
• A key focus of the mission is cloud physics research, crucial for effective weather modification. 
• To support this effort, India is setting up its first cloud chamber at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, to advance research in this field.

Source: PIB