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IITM Pune celebrates its 64^th Foundation Day!

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A proud milestone in advancing monsoon science, climate research, and atmospheric innovation. Vigyan Se Samruddhi: For Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The celebrations began with the welcoming of dignitaries, followed by the invocation and lighting of the lamp. Dr. Thara Prabhakaran delivered the welcome address, leading into the presentation of mementos.

Dr. Suryachandra A Rao, Director of IITM, presented “IITM at a Glance: The Past Year and Way Forward.” This was followed by an address by Dr. V.S. Prasad, Director, NCMRWF, and a guest address by Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DGM, IMD. Awards and felicitations were presented to former employees who completed 75 years of age.

The Chief Guest Dr. Roger S. Pulwarty, IUGG and AMS, delivered the IITM Foundation Day Lecture titled “Drought Science, Impacts, and Services: Addressing Compounding and Cascading Risks.” After high tea, the program continued with the Best Research Paper (Young Scientist) Award Lecture, followed by the Research Category - Modeling Research Award Lecture.

The session concluded with the Vote of Thanks and the National Anthem. Post-lunch interactions continued, culminating in a vibrant cultural evening, followed by dinner.

Celebrating science, service, and India’s climate future - today and always.

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YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/live/r-zfpzznYbs?si=56CIXCtuR_6IVuyc

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