Director General, IMD, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, was felicitated by the University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Hon’ble MoS (I/C), MoES, Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the Museum of Meteorological Instruments and a new Solar Panel system at the Mausam Bhawan Complex, New Delhi. Developed by the India Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India the museum showcases India’s rich meteorological heritage through historic and modern weather instruments used across the country.

During the event, Doppler Weather Radars at Raipur and Mangaluru were also inaugurated, further strengthening India’s weather monitoring, forecasting accuracy, and disaster preparedness. The ceremony was graced by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, and Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD. These initiatives collectively mark another significant milestone in advancing India’s capabilities in climate services, scientific outreach, and public weather awareness.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrates a moment of immense pride as Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been awarded the Sir Gilbert Walker Gold Medal 2025 Award by Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) for his exceptional contributions to science & technology, research & innovation and their applications in weather forecasting and severe weather warnings, especially with respect to cyclones and monsoonal low-pressure systems

India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrates a moment of immense pride as Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been awarded the Sir Gilbert Walker Award by Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) for his exceptional contributions to science & technology, research & innovation and their applications in weather forecasting and severe weather warnings, especially with respect to cyclones and monsoonal low-pressure systems.

Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, visited the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) headquarters to engage in an Interactive Dialogue with Members of the World Meteorological Congress on 22 October, 2025, during the WMO Extraordinary Session of Congress (Cg-Ext (2025)). Dr. M. Mohapatra, DGM, IMD, and 3rd Vice-President of WMO welcomed the UNSG on the dais.