Kohima, February 26: The Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland (GoN), on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, at the Directorate of Higher Education, Kohima.
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| Officials of Nagaland’s Higher Education Department and IMD display signed MoU documents in Kohima for installation of Doppler Weather Radar at Dimapur Govt College. (Image: X@AlongImna) |
The MoU was signed under the Centre’s Mission Mausam Scheme, which will facilitate the installation of an advanced X-Band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Dimapur Government College, Oriental Colony, Dimapur. The radar system is expected to significantly enhance localized weather forecasting, disaster preparedness and agricultural advisories across Nagaland.
The agreement, duly vetted and approved by the Government of Nagaland, was signed in the presence of Higher Education & Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along, Secretary Higher & Technical Education Sarita Yadav (IAS), Ex-Officio Director of Higher Education V. Lovitoly Sema (NCS), representatives of the IMD and other departmental officials.
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Speaking on the occasion, Minister Temjen Imna Along described the initiative as a major step forward in strengthening scientific infrastructure in the state. He said the installation of the Doppler Weather Radar would not only improve real-time weather monitoring but also contribute to better disaster response mechanisms, particularly in a region vulnerable to extreme weather events.
The collaboration is also expected to foster academic engagement and research collaboration in meteorological and atmospheric sciences. It aims to create opportunities for students and faculty members in Nagaland to engage in scientific research, capacity building and innovation in weather and climate studies.
Officials noted that the partnership marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced meteorological technology with higher education, benefiting both the academic community and the wider public.
