The Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, on February 26, 2026, at the Directorate of Higher Education, Kohima.
The initiative aims to strengthen weather forecasting capabilities in the state, particularly in the areas of urban meteorology, disaster preparedness, and agricultural advisories, thereby enhancing public safety and safeguarding lives and property.
The agreement which was vetted and approved by the state government was signed in the presence of Temjen Imna Along, Minister for Higher Education and Tourism; Sarita Yadav (IAS) Secretary, Higher & Technical Education; V. Lovitoly Sema (NCS), Ex-Officio Director HE; IMD representatives and Department officers.
The collaboration comes under the Government of India’s “Mission Mausam Scheme” initiative, and provides for the installation of one X-Band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at Dimapur Government.
The project aims to strengthen weather forecasting capabilities in the state, particularly in the areas of urban meteorology, disaster preparedness, and agricultural advisories, thereby enhancing public safety and safeguarding lives and property.
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The institutional cooperation between IMD and the Higher Education Department will focus on promoting academic engagement, research collaboration and capacity building in meteorological and atmospheric sciences.
The partnership is expected to create opportunities for faculty and students of higher educational institutions across Nagaland to engage in research, training, and knowledge exchange in emerging areas of weather and climate science.
This initiative is being seen as a major step towards strengthening scientific infrastructure in Nagaland and fostering a culture of research and innovation in meteorological sciences for the broader benefit of the community.
