印度总理纳伦德拉·莫迪 (Shri Narendra Modi) 今天在新德里 Bharat Mandapam 参加印度气象部 (IMD) 成立 150 周年庆祝活动

总理纳伦德拉·莫迪 (Shri Narendra Modi) 今天在新德里 Bharat Mandapam 参加了印度气象部 (IMD) 成立 150 周年庆祝活动。

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.

周六，纳伦德拉·莫迪总理参加了在新德里 Bharat Mandapam 举行的印度气象部 (IMD) 成立 150 周年庆祝活动。

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.

莫迪在会上致辞时表示，IMD的150年历史不仅代表了该系的历程，也代表了印度现代科技的一段值得骄傲的历程。他赞扬IMD在一个半世纪以来为数百万印度人提供服务，并成为印度科学进步的象征。

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.

周六还发行了纪念邮票和硬币，以纪念 IMD 的成就。此外，还发布了一份愿景文件，概述了 IMD 的未来，即 2047 年印度将庆祝独立 100 周年。莫迪在 IMD 成立 150 周年这一重要时刻向公民致意。

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.

莫迪强调 IMD 成立于 1875 年 1 月 15 日，距离 Makar Sankranti 非常近，他说“我们都知道 Makar Sankranti 在印度传统中的重要性”。他补充说，作为一个来自古吉拉特邦的人，他最喜欢的节日曾经是 Makar Sankranti。莫迪进一步解释说，马卡尔桑克兰蒂标志着太阳进入摩羯座并向北移动，称为北移。他补充说，这一时期标志着北半球的阳光逐渐增加，为耕种做好了准备。总理指出，从北到南、从东到西，印度各地以各种文化表现形式庆祝马卡桑克兰蒂节。值此之际，他向全体市民致以诚挚的问候。

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.

总理强调，随着 IMD 的天气预报变得更加准确，其重要性将会增加，各个部门、行业甚至日常生活中对 IMD 数据的需求将会增长。总理强调需要考虑未来的需求，包括开发地震等自然灾害的预警系统。他鼓励科学家、研究学者和 IMD 等机构努力实现新突破。莫迪在讲话结束时表示，相信印度将在全球服务和安全领域发挥关键作用。他向IMD和所有从事气象事业的人们150年的历程表示祝贺。

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.

地球科学联盟国务部长（独立负责）Jitendra Singh 博士、Celeste Saulo 教授和世界气象组织 (WMO) 秘书长等贵宾出席了此次活动。