印度總理莫迪 (Shri Narendra Modi) 今天在新德里 Bharat Mandapam 參加印度氣象部 (IMD) 成立 150 週年慶祝活動

總理莫迪 (Shri Narendra Modi) 今天在新德里 Bharat Mandapam 參加了印度氣象部 (IMD) 成立 150 週年慶祝活動。

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday.

週六，莫迪總理參加了在新德里 Bharat Mandapam 舉行的印度氣象部 (IMD) 成立 150 週年慶祝活動。

Addressing the gathering, Modi said the 150 years of IMD represent not just the journey of the department but also a proud journey of modern science and technology in India. He lauded IMD for serving millions of Indians over these one and a-half centuries and becoming a symbol of India’s scientific progress.

莫迪在會中致詞時表示，IMD的150年歷史不僅代表了該系的歷程，也代表了印度現代科技的一段值得驕傲的歷程。他讚揚IMD在一個半世紀以來為數百萬印度人提供服務，並成為印度科學進步的象徵。

A commemorative postage stamp and coin were also released on Saturday to mark IMD’s achievements. Additionally, a vision document outlining the future of IMD in 2047 when India will celebrate 100 years of independence was also released. Modi greeted the citizens on this momentous occasion of 150 years of IMD.

週六還發行了紀念郵票和硬幣，以紀念 IMD 的成就。此外，還發布了一份願景文件，概述了 IMD 的未來，即 2047 年印度將慶祝獨立 100 週年。莫迪在 IMD 成立 150 週年這一重要時刻向公民致意。

Highlighting that IMD was set up on 15th January 1875, very close to Makar Sankranti, Modi said “We all know the importance of Makar Sankranti in India’s tradition”. He added that as a person hailing from Gujarat, his favourite festival used to be Makar Sankranti. Explaining further, Modi said Makar Sankranti marked the sun’s transition into Capricorn and its northward shift, known as Uttarayan. He added that this period signifies the gradual increase in sunlight in the northern hemisphere, leading to preparations for farming. The Prime Minister noted that Makar Sankranti is celebrated with various cultural expressions across India, from north to south and east to west. He extended his greetings to all citizens on this occasion.

莫迪強調 IMD 成立於 1875 年 1 月 15 日，距離 Makar Sankranti 非常近，他說「我們都知道 Makar Sankranti 在印度傳統中的重要性」。他補充說，作為一個來自古吉拉特邦的人，他最喜歡的節日曾經是 Makar Sankranti。莫迪進一步解釋說，馬卡爾桑克蘭蒂標誌著太陽進入摩羯座並向北移動，稱為北移。他補充說，這段時期標誌著北半球的陽光逐漸增加，為耕種做好了準備。總理指出，從北到南、東到西，印度各地以各種文化表現慶祝馬卡桑克蘭蒂節。值此之際，他向全體市民致以誠摯的問候。

Emphasizing that as IMD’s weather forecasts become more accurate, their importance will increase, the Prime Minister remarked that the demand for IMD’s data will grow across various sectors, industries, and even in everyday life. The Prime Minister highlighted the need to work with future requirements in mind, including developing warning systems for natural disasters like earthquakes. He encouraged scientists, research scholars, and institutions like IMD to work towards new breakthroughs. Concluding his address, Modi expressed confidence that India will play a crucial role in global service and security. He extended his congratulations to IMD and all those involved in meteorology on their 150-year journey.

總理強調，隨著 IMD 的天氣預報變得更加準確，其重要性將會增加，各個部門、產業甚至日常生活中對 IMD 數據的需求將會成長。總理強調需要考慮未來的需求，包括開發地震等天災的預警系統。他鼓勵科學家、研究學者和 IMD 等機構努力實現新突破。莫迪在演講結束時表示，相信印度將在全球服務和安全領域發揮關鍵作用。他向IMD和所有從事氣象事業的人們150年的歷程表示祝賀。

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, Professor Celeste Saulo, and Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) were present among other dignitaries at the event.

地球科學聯盟國務部長（獨立負責）Jitendra Singh 博士、Celeste Saulo 教授和世界氣象組織 (WMO) 秘書長等貴賓出席了這場活動。