.Our lawmakers forerunner Jairam Ramesh affirmed that stopped 199 area agro-meteoreological units. (Documents Image) 2 minutes read Last Updated: Aug 03 2024|1:04 PM IST.The Congress on Saturday alleged that 199 area agro-meteoreological systems, which offered planters at the block-level free-of-cost climate advising companies, were closed down as the NITI Aayog "overstated" their function to validate the selection.Congress basic secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh discussed a media file on X which professed that the ranch weather advising workplaces were actually shut in March this year as the NITI Aayog "misrepresented" their job and found privatisation." The India Meteorological Division shut down 199 district agro-meteoreological devices (DAMUs). These agromet systems gave all farmers at the block-level free-of-cost weather condition advisory services, as well as important info pertaining to sowing, use of fertilisers, harvesting and keeping plants," he mentioned.Experts suggest that while the spending plan outlay for these systems each year was around Rs forty five crore, the advantage was around Rs 15,000 crore, Ramesh revealed.The cessation was opposed by Alliance Preacher Nitin Gadkari, as well as by numerous crucial stakeholders, consisting of the Gujarat-based Organization of Agrometeorologists, he stated." RTI records currently show that it was actually the NITI Aayog that suggested that area agromet companies be privatised and monetised. In fact, the Aayog overstated their part to validate this choice, claiming that the agromet units be actually closed down since information was currently automated," he pointed out." This is not true - agromet personnel personalized main foresights for nearby make use of as well as modified information for other advisories, including those related to the use of fertilisers," Ramesh mentioned in his post on X." The Aayog's deception and its own shortage of courage in resisting the Authorities when faced with the Authorities's inadequate decision-making is actually illuminative of its role over the final ten years as a mere drumbeater as well as supporter for the non-biological PM," Ramesh pointed out, slamming the public policy think-tank.1st Published: Aug 03 2024|1:01 PM IST.