UPSC Notes

Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS)

PYQs

5

Articles

1

Momentum

15

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Directly impacts farmer welfare, agricultural productivity, food security, and disaster management in the context of climate change. It showcases the application of science and technology for socio-economic development and last-mile service delivery.

Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) are crucial for providing weather-based information to farmers, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding crop management, irrigation, and protection against adverse weather events, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience. These services are vital for minimizing agricultural losses due to extreme weather.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Issuance Frequency

Issued twice weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays) by IMD.

Content

Provides localised, crop-specific advisories (e.g., paddy, turmeric, maize), including seven-day medium-range forecasts and three-hourly nowcasts.

Dissemination Channels

Disseminated through multiple channels like WhatsApp, Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal, Krishi Sakhis, and Pashu Sakhis.

Purpose

Aims to minimize agricultural losses from extreme weather and guide farming operations.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaAgriculture
Conceptual areaDisaster Management

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Implements
Ministry of Rural DevelopmentSupports
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • IMD's service for weather-based farm guidance.
  • Issued bi-weekly, crop-specific, localised.
  • Leverages WhatsApp, Panchayat Mausam Seva Portal.
  • Supported by Krishi/Pashu Sakhis for last-mile reach.
  • Aims to reduce agricultural losses from extreme weather.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

AgricultureDisaster Management

WhatsApp weather alerts for people in Telangana villages under IMD’s Mission Mausam

22 Jul 2026 · IMD's AAS provides timely, localised weather and crop advisories to farmers via digital platforms and community networks to mitigate agricultural losses and enhance resilience against extreme weather.

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