IMD organises 15th All India IMD Sports Meet 2025 to mark its 150th anniversary

The India Meteorological Department IMD has commenced the 15th All India IMD Sports Meet 2025 as part of its 150th anniversary celebrationsThe grand sporting event is being held at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Balewadi Pune from February 17 to 20 2025 The event was inaugurated by Dr M Mohapatra Director General of Meteorology who delivered an address emphasising the significance of sportsmanship in fostering unity overcoming challenges and promoting equality across disciplinesAccording to a statement by the IMD the sports meet has attracted enthusiastic participation from various institutes under the Ministry of Earth Sciences MoES including the National Institute of Ocean Technology NIOT Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services INCOIS Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology IITM National Centre for Earth Science Studies NCESS and IMD This annual event serves as a vital platform for employees across IMD offices to showcase their athletic prowess while strengthening bonds and promoting a healthy worklife balanceThe 15th edition of the IMD Sports Meet features a variety of sports disciplines including badminton carrom chess table tennis cricket shooting ball and volleyball The event underscores IMDrsquos commitment to fostering teamwork physical fitness and camaraderie among its employeesThe inaugural ceremony witnessed an impressive turnout with over 600 participants including representatives from various institutes under MoES IMD officials retired personnel and enthusiastic visitors The event began with a vibrant opening ceremony setting the stage for an exciting series of competitions over the next four daysWith such a remarkable start the IMD looks forward to a successful sports meet filled with competitive spirit and sportsmanship marking another milestone in its illustrious 150year journey the statement readsPM launches lsquoMission Mausamrsquo releases IMD Vision2047 documentOn January 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in celebrations of 150th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department IMD at Bharat Mandapam New Delhi Addressing the gathering on the occasion he said the 150 years of the IMD represent not just the journey of the department but also a proud journey of modern science and technology in IndiaHe lauded IMD has served millions of Indians over these one and a half centuries and has become a symbol of Indiarsquos scientific progress PM Modi said a commemorative postage stamp and coin was also released today about the achievements of IMD He added that the release of a vision document outlining the future of IMD in 2047 when India will celebrate 100 years of independence He greeted the citizens on this momentous occasion of 150 years of IMDThe Prime Minister noted that IMD had organised a National Meteorological Olympiad to engage the youth as part of its 150 years of its journey He added that thousands of students participated which would further increase their interest in meteorology