The Right To Information Act, 2005

India Meteorological Department

MANUAL-(VII)

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The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) is a subordinate department under the Ministry of Science & Technology. There is a standing Parliamentary Committee for Science & Technology that periodically monitors the functioning of various units of the department. In addition, queries raised or information sought by Hon’ble members of both Houses of the Parliament are promptly replied to in relation to the activities of the department. IMD also participates in the public awareness programs on natural disasters meant for general public, school children, etc.All communications received direct from the general public are promptly replied to by the concerned units of the department.

The formulation of policies and the implementation thereof in respect of scientific and technical matters relating to India Meteorological Department are made in consultation with the Department of Science & Technology and/or under the guidance of the Council for Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (CMAS).

As regards the policies and the implementation thereof in respect of the general administration, establishment, purchase, etc. are concerned, the department follows the normal guidelines laid down by Government of India with due approval of Department of Science & Technology/Ministry of Science & Technology, where applicable and necessary.