Overview and Significance of MEGHAYAN 25

  • MEGHAYAN 25 was a significant event hosted by the Indian Navy to commemorate the formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
  • MEGHAYAN 25 also celebrated the WMO Day 2025, which is celebrated annually on the 23rd of March.
  • The 3rd edition of MEGHAYAN aimed to align with the WMO Day 2025 theme of ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’, stressing the importance of meteorological warnings in disaster prevention and preparedness.

 

The Launch of New Initiative - MOSDAC-IN web services

  • Last, the Seminar saw the inception of MOSDAC-IN web services, a significant collaboration between the Directorate of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology (DNOM) and the Space Applications Center (SAC)–ISRO.
  • MOSDAC-IN will deliver customised satellite-derived weather products and have separate log-ins for individual Naval Met Offices.
  • This innovation aims to improve the efficiency and efficacy of weather-related data collection and analysis in India's naval sector.

 

Revival of the Meteorological and Oceanological Journal

  • After almost a decade, MEGHAYAN 25 marked the revival of its Meteorological and Oceanological journal with the launch of the 10th edition of Sagarmanthan.
  • This event symbolises the continuing emphasis on meteorological and oceanological research and development in India.

 

General Knowledge about World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

  • WMO was established by the ratification of the WMO Convention on 23rd March 1950 and became a specialised agency of the UN in 1951.
  • It originated from the International Meteorological Organisation (IMO), which was formed after the 1873 Vienna International Meteorological Congress.
  • WMO is an intergovernmental organisation with a membership of 193 Member States and Territories, which includes India.
  • It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and serves as the global leader and coordinator for international meteorological issues and research.