Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Efforts Underway to Predict Cloudbursts and Lithium Exploration
Union Minister Jitendra Singh discussed ongoing efforts to improve the prediction of cloudbursts, explaining that scientists are studying contributing factors to provide early warnings.
He also addressed the exploration of lithium in Reasi district, which will be restarted.
Singh highlighted India's growing startup ecosystem, mentioning the CSIR-Aroma Mission and its impact on creating jobs and income through lavender-based startups.
Furthermore, Singh emphasized Jammu's potential as a perfume industry hub and discussed international collaborations.
Efforts are underway to study factors contributing to cloudbursts for early warnings.
Plan to establish an IMD regional centre in Jammu and install four more weather radars.
Lithium exploration process in Reasi district will be restarted.
India has become the third-largest startup ecosystem globally.
Jammu could become a hub for the perfume industry.
- Who
- Jitendra Singh
- What
- Discussed cloudburst prediction, lithium exploration, and startups
- When
- September 12
- Where
- Jammu
- Why
- To highlight efforts in weather forecasting, lithium exploration, and startup ecosystem
- Minister
- Jitendra Singh
- Focus
- Cloudburst prediction and lithium exploration
- Location
- Jammu
- Startup Growth
- India is the third-largest startup ecosystem