Ministry of Earth Sciences

S. No.	Scheme/ Policy Name	Details of Scheme/ Objectives (Not More than 100 words)	Eligibility Criteria	Target Beneficiary	Target Achieved (Current Status)	Total Outlay (Budget Details – Year wise)	Benefits accrued to Citizens	Whether initiative linked to any other Central Scheme
1.	Polar Science	To improve our understanding of Polar Science	N.A.	R&D Scheme	India successfully commenced operations at the 3^rd Indian Permanent Research Station Bharati, at Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica. Three (34^th, 35^thand 36^th) Indian Scientific expedition to Antarctica was launched and executed successfully. Deployed India’s first multi-sensor moored sub-surface observatory (IndARC) at a water depth of ~180 m in the Arctic. Established a high altitude research station in Himalaya called HIMANSH at a remote region in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. IX^th Southern Ocean Expedition was launched successfully. Published results in peer-reviewed journals. India has been accorded and observer status in the Arctic Council in recognition of her scientific contributions endeavours in Polar research.	2014-15 = Rs. 200 crores 2015-16 = Rs. 294 crores 2016-17 = 165 crores	R&D Scheme	No
2.	Ocean Science, Technology, Observations, Resources, modelling and Services (O-STORMS				Ministry of Earth Sciences signed a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), for exploration of Poly-Metallic Sulphides (PMS) in Indian Ocean. The contract was signed by Dr. M Rajeevan, Secretary, MoES and Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary General, ISA. The ISA is an institution set up under the Convention on Law of the Sea to which India is a Party. Ministry of Earth Sciences submitted an application to International Seabed Authority for extension of contract for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules (PMN) for a further period of 5 years (2017-22). The contract signed with International Seabed of Authority for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules on 25^th March 2002 is expiring on 24^th March 2017. The PMN programme is oriented towards exploration and development of technologies for eventual extraction of nodules lying on the seabed at 4000 to 6000 m water depth from the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB) allocated to India by UN. India is presently having an area of 75,000 square km, located about 2000 km away from her southern tip. Indigenously developed 500 m depth rated shallow water/polar remotely operated vehicle (PROVe) was successfully deployed, in the Andaman coral Islands and the vehicle was successfully maneuvered in the undulating reef terrain to record high quality underwater visuals of coral reef biodiversity with spectral irradiance. India signed a MoU with Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Japan. The advancement of academic research in the field of Earth Sciences for   the benefit of the peace and human welfare is the prime objective of the MOU. India became a member of the International Energy Agency- Ocean Energy Systems (IEA-OES) through signing of the Implementing Agreement. By becoming a member of the IEA-OES, India will have access to advanced R&D teams and technologies across the world. 65% of deep water topographic surveys of Exclusive Economic Zone beyond 500 m water depth were completed. Developed backward bent ducted buoy to generate power from sea waves, drifter buoy, deep ocean bottom pressure recorder, and autonomous passive acoustic monitoring system Beach nourishment technique was demonstrated at Pondicherry coast leading to gain of 60 m wide beach.
3.	Ocean Science, Technology, Observations, Resources, modelling and Services (O-STORMS	To conduct front ranking research for provide best possible services.	N. A.	Fisherman, offshore industry, navy, coast guard, coastal and island states	Launching of International Indian Ocean Expedition-2 (IIOE-2) towards promotion of ocean science in the Indian Ocean Region. The Ocean State Forecast service has been extended for neighbouring countries, Seychelles and Sri Lanka for providing 3-day forecasts on winds, waves, currents, temperature . Operationalization of International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography at Hyderabad. Providing a suite of advisory services on 24x7 basis, such as Tsunami early earning, Potential Fishing Zone, Ocean State forecast, coral bleach alert to cater to various sectors. Augmentation of Ocean Observing Systems in the Indian Ocean through national and international efforts. Periodical assessment of health of Coastal Seas of India Establishment of Ornamental Fish culture Centre at Agatti, Lakshadweep Deployment of Arctic Ocean Observing System.	2014-15 = Rs. 375 crores 2015-16 = Rs. 300 crores 2016-17 = 355 crores	Fisherman, offshore industry, navy, coast guard, coastal and island states And other countries of the indian Ocean	No
4.	Atmospheric and Climate Research, Observations Science Services (ACROSS)	Grameen Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) To continuously improve the existing District level Agromet Advisory Services (AAS) to sub district level Atmospheric Observation System Network Maintenance of operational observation and forecast system, Dissemination of  forecast and other services. Monsoon Mission Development of numerical weather prediction models Centre for Climate Change Research Development of  Earth System model	N.A.	Farming community Various stakeholders Various stakeholders Various stakeholders	Expansion of State level Agro-meteorological Advisory 130 Agromet Field Units (AMFUs). By 2019, it is expected that all 636 districts will be covered under these advisories. Noteworthy improvement was made in track and intensity forecast of the tropical cyclones (24 hour forecast error in track prediction reduced from 141 km to 97 km and Landfall error from 99 km to 56 km during 2006 to 2015). A high resolution global deterministic weather prediction model has been commissioned for generating operational weather forecasts at a horizontal resolution of 12km. Operational dynamical model systems have been implemented for extended range and seasonal forecasts. Develop regional climate change scenarios. The climate change projection data will be useful for impact studies and mitigation purposes.	2014-15 = Rs. 257 crores 2015-16 = Rs. 335 crores 2016-17 = 360 crores	Presently around 1.91 Crores farmers are directly benefitted by this service Accurate forecasts of the recent cyclones, Phailin,  HudhHud and Vardah saved thousands of human lives. Skill of the forecasts have increased. This model will participate in the next IPCC climate change assessment report, the first Indian model to participate in the IPCC assessment.
5.	Seismology and Geoscience Research	Scientific aimed at setting up of borehole observatory at Koyna Seismic micro-zonation of various cities		Various stakeholders	The Scientific Deep Drilling Project at Koyna, Maharashtra started in 2016 with the aim of setting up of borehole observatory at 3.0 to 5.0 km depths for directly measuring parameters in the near field of earthquakes - before, during and after their occurrence, In order to undertake micro-zonation, studies of 30 selected cities, falling in seismic zone V, IV, III and State Capitals has been initiated. As a part of this exercise, Micro-zonation of Delhi has been completed based on Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA).	2014-15 = Rs. 154 crores 2015-16 = Rs. 175 crores 2016-17 = 150 crores	Will lead to a better understanding of the mechanics of faulting, physics of reservoir triggered earthquakes and preparing a predictive model.