𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐈𝐂𝐄-𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐫

Udhampur, April 8 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre and launched the Indo-Swiss ICE-Crunch research project in Chenani, Udhampur. The project, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, focuses on studying ice-nucleating particles and cloud condensation in the north-western Himalayas.

The event saw participation from key dignitaries, including Minister Satish Sharma, DDC Chairperson Lal Chand, MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia, senior officials, scientists, and locals. Dr. Singh emphasized the centre’s role in improving predictions of cloudbursts and rainfall, vital for Himalayan safety and development.

Highlighting India’s transformation into a global economic leader under PM Modi, Dr. Singh underlined the importance of leveraging potential in hill regions like J&K. He also mentioned significant achievements in Udhampur, including PMGSY road rankings, the Devika Rejuvenation Project, and the Purple Revolution’s expansion.

The Union Minister praised India’s advancements in climate research and weather forecasting, attributing progress to Modi-led reforms. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure and governance that prioritizes citizens’ ease of living.

Minister Satish Sharma and MLA Mankotia expressed gratitude for the research centre, viewing it as a vital step in scientific disaster management and a boost for the region’s development.