Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Odisha Leaders Congratulate IMD Director for UN Sasakawa Award
Imagine a scientist who helps predict dangerous weather, like cyclones!
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has won a big award from the United Nations for helping to keep people safe during these storms.
Odisha's leaders, including the Governor, Chief Minister, and opposition leader, all sent him their congratulations.
They praised his work in making accurate predictions and helping people prepare, saving lives.
This is a great achievement for both him and the country!
Odisha leaders congratulated IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Mohapatra received the UN Sasakawa Award 2025.
The award is for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Governor, CM, and Leader of Opposition all sent congratulations.
They recognized his work in cyclone forecasting and early warnings.
- Who
- Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Odisha leaders congratulated Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra for a UN award.
- When
- June 9, 2025
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To recognize Dr. Mohapatra's contributions to disaster risk reduction and early warning systems.
- Award
- United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025
- Award Category
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Recipient
- Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
- Mohapatra's Role
- Director General of IMD
- Location of leaders
- Odisha
