Bharat Forecast System launched: IITM's 6-km resolution weather model
Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 May 2025 dedicated the Bharat Forecast System, an indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast system by IITM Pune that improves resolution from 12 km to 6 km.
Summary
The Bharat Forecast System, an indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast system, was dedicated by Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 26 May 2025. Developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, it improves India's weather prediction resolution from 12 km to 6 km, enabling more precise, village-level forecasts. The ministry described it as one of the world's first such indigenously developed high-resolution systems. The minister said the effort was spearheaded by four women scientists.
Key facts
- Launched
- 26 May 2025, Vigyan Bhawan, by Dr Jitendra Singh
- Developer
- IITM Pune (Ministry of Earth Sciences)
- Resolution
- 6 km (from 12 km)
- Aim
- More precise, village-specific forecasts
- Team
- Spearheaded by four women scientists
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the resolution of the Bharat Forecast System launched in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 6 km
The Bharat Forecast System improves resolution from 12 km to 6 km.
Which institute developed the Bharat Forecast System?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune
It was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune.
Consider the following statements about the Bharat Forecast System: 1. Its development was spearheaded by four women scientists. 2. It is meant to enable village-specific forecasts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Earth Sciences.