Day 27
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-01-14
Coin Issued for IMD's 150th Anniversary
What Happened
The Government of India released a Rs 150 commemorative coin on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Established in 1875, the IMD is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations and forecasting in the country.
Why It Matters
The event honors the IMD's critical role in agricultural planning and disaster management through 150 years of scientific monitoring of the Indian monsoon and climate.
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