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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Shri Jitendra Singh, along with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, inaugurated the newly established Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Lucknow on June 8, 2026. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster preparedness across Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding region, further enhancing the capabilities of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in delivering timely and accurate meteorological services. During the inauguration ceremony, Shri Jitendra Singh respectfully presented the ₹150 commemorative coin issued to mark the 150 Years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath. The presentation highlighted the enduring contribution of the IMD towards weather forecasting, scientific research, disaster management, and public safety since its establishment i...

The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened bookings for ₹150 commemorative coin issued to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department (IMD). The bookings began today, June 17, 2025, and are available in limited quantities. Earlier, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department (IMD), on January 14, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The ₹150 commemorative coin is available in both Proof and UNC sets, presented in a Folder/Blister pack. Additionally, it is also offered in a Proof Set with an MDF box packaging option. The Proof Set is priced at ₹7,325, and the UNC Set at ₹7,135, both offered in folder/blister packaging. The Proof Set with an MDF box is priced at ₹7,530. This coin is meticulously crafted from pure silver (99.9%), weighing 40 grams, with a diameter of 44 mm and featuring 200 serrations along the edge. Many collectors are eagerly looking forw...

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postal stamp to celebrate  150 Years of India Meteorological Department  (IMD) today, on January 14, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. In addition to Shri Narendra Modi, the event was attended by key dignitaries such as Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ms. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, and Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It also brought together scientists and engineers from the meteorological community, disaster management professionals, experts from various state and central government agencies, and representatives from non-governmental organizations. Highlighting that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established on January 15, 1875, near Makar Sankranti, Shri Narendra Modi acknowledged the festival's deep cultural significance. He shared that Makar Sankranti, ma...

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release a ₹150 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to celebrate 150 Years of India Meteorological Department on January 14, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. In addition to Shri Modi, the event will be graced by key dignitaries, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), other Union Ministers, scientists/engineers from the meteorological fraternity, disaster managers, and experts from various states and central government & non-government agencies with anticipated that about 3000 participants. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), will celebrate 150 years of service to the nation on January 15, 2025, having been established in 1875. IMD will continue to be recognized as one of the earliest government departments created for systematic weather observation, numerical modeling, and weather and climate forecasting ...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150  commemorative coin  to celebrate the  150 Years of India Meteorological Department . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on December 31, 2024, confirming this coin. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), will celebrate 150 years of service to the nation on January 15, 2025 , at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi,  marking its establishment in 1875. The  metal composition  of the ₹150 coin will consist of Pure Silver (99.9%). The coin will weigh 40 grams and have a diameter of 44 mm, featuring 200 serrations along the edge. The coin's description is as follows. Obverse:  The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “भारत” in Devanagari script and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English. It shall also bear th...

The Government of India will issue a ₹150 commemorative coin  and a postal stamp to celebrate the 150 Years of India Meteorological Department . The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), will celebrate 150 years of service to the nation on January 15, 2025, marking its establishment in 1875. IMD is one of the earliest government institutions specifically created for systematic weather observation, numerical modeling, and forecasting weather and climate across the Indian subcontinent.  Over the decades, IMD has played a pivotal role in advancing meteorology as a modern physical science. Its contributions have significantly influenced the field through the dedicated efforts of its employees, including scientists, technologists, and administrators, who have been integral to IMD’s illustrious journey. This milestone highlights the department's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in meteorological research and services, s...