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National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting NCMRWF is a a renowned Centre of Excellence in Weather and Climate Modeling operating under the MoES

As part of National Learning Week (NLW) – Sadhana Saptah 2026, being observed from 2–8 April 2026, Mr. Deepansu Agrawal ...
07/04/2026

As part of National Learning Week (NLW) – Sadhana Saptah 2026, being observed from 2–8 April 2026, Mr. Deepansu Agrawal from GeM delivered a talk on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) at NCMRWF on 6 April 2026 during Sankalp Week.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Best Project Scientist Award (2025...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Best Project Scientist Award (2025–26) was presented to Dr. Sukhwinder Kaur in recognition of her outstanding contributions to post-processing systems and digital data services.

She has played a key role in the development of the SPARK post-processing framework and backend systems supporting advanced web-based weather and climate applications, significantly enhancing data dissemination and user-oriented services at NCMRWF.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Best Project Scientist Award (2025...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Best Project Scientist Award (2025–26) was presented to Dr. Shweta Bhati in recognition of her significant contributions to aerosol research and model development.

Her work in advancing aerosol–cloud–radiation interactions within modelling frameworks, along with her contributions to ancillary suite development and system upgrades, has strengthened forecasting capabilities and operational efficiency at NCMRWF.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Best Paper Award (2025–26) was pre...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Best Paper Award (2025–26) was presented to Abhijith V., Project Scientist-II, for his paper titled “Improving the skill of medium range ensemble rainfall and temperature forecasts over India using MoES Grand Ensemble (MGE) – Part II.” 10.1007/s00703-025-01107-6

His work demonstrates significant improvements in forecast skill, reliability, and bias reduction through advanced post-processing techniques, contributing to enhanced probabilistic forecasting of rainfall and temperature over India.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Scientist of the Year (2025–26) aw...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Scientist of the Year (2025–26) award was presented to Dr. Niranjan Kondapalli, Scientist-E, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to post-processing systems and digital meteorological platforms.

He has been instrumental in developing the SPARK framework, transforming complex model outputs into user-friendly forecast products, and advancing modern web-based platforms for visualization and dissemination.

His efforts have significantly enhanced accessibility, usability, and the integration of AI-driven approaches in operational forecasting at NCMRWF.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Gnanaseelan C., Scientist-G, was f...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Gnanaseelan C., Scientist-G, was felicitated for his outstanding contributions to climate variability, decadal prediction, and ocean modelling.

He has played a key role in advancing climate prediction systems in India, including the development of the IITM Decadal Climate Prediction System, which contributes to global climate outlooks under the World Meteorological Organization framework.

His contributions have significantly strengthened the understanding of climate variability and its applications, and continue to inspire the scientific community.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Saji M.D., Scientist-G, was felici...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Saji M.D., Scientist-G, was felicitated for his outstanding contributions to numerical weather prediction and model development.

With over three decades of dedicated service, he has played a key role in advancing global and regional modelling systems, including significant contributions to the GFS and Unified Model frameworks at NCMRWF.

His work in improving the representation of convection and extreme weather processes has greatly strengthened India’s forecasting capabilities and continues to inspire excellence in the field.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. John P. George, Scientist-G, was f...
27/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. John P. George, Scientist-G, was felicitated for his outstanding contributions to Numerical Weather Prediction and data assimilation in India.

With decades of dedicated service, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening model development, improving forecast accuracy, and advancing the effective use of observations in operational forecasting systems.

His contributions have significantly shaped the evolution of weather prediction capabilities at NCMRWF and continue to inspire the scientific community.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the NCMRWF Annual Report was formally ...
26/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, the NCMRWF Annual Report was formally inaugurated.

The report highlights the Centre’s key achievements over the past year, including advancements in Numerical Weather Prediction, high-resolution modelling, data assimilation, and user-oriented forecast services.

It reflects NCMRWF’s continued commitment to scientific excellence and to strengthening weather and climate services for diverse sectors.

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Shri Nilesh M. Desai, Director, SAC–IS...
26/03/2026

On the occasion of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Shri Nilesh M. Desai, Director, SAC–ISRO, graced the event as the Chief Guest, and Dr. M. Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, was the Guest of Honour.

Their inspiring addresses highlighted the growing importance of advancing weather and climate services to support national priorities.

The Foundation Day Lecture was delivered by Dr. George Pankiewicz, Head of Science Partnerships, UK Met Office, who shared valuable insights on strengthening scientific collaboration and innovation in weather and climate prediction.

The occasion marked a celebration of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continued progress in Numerical Weather Prediction.

As part of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, a Stakeholders’ Meeting was held, bringing tog...
26/03/2026

As part of the 38th Foundation Day of NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, a Stakeholders’ Meeting was held, bringing together experts from across sectors for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

The event featured engaging panel discussions on the Role of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) in Renewable Energy, Disaster Management, and Strategic Applications, along with valuable perspectives from members of Momentum partnership.

The meeting saw strong participation from stakeholders, highlighting the critical role of user engagement in shaping forecast services and ensuring their relevance for real-world decision-making.

Notably, all panel sessions were steered by women moderators and rapporteurs, reflecting the growing leadership and contribution of women in advancing weather and climate science.

The discussions were insightful and forward-looking, reflecting both the challenges and opportunities in effectively translating weather and climate information into actionable outcomes.

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