.Congress innovator Jairam Ramesh affirmed that turned off 199 area agro-meteoreological devices. (File Photograph) 2 min read through Final Improved: Aug 03 2024|1:04 PM IST.The Our lawmakers on Saturday affirmed that 199 district agro-meteoreological systems, which supplied planters at the block-level free-of-cost weather condition consultatory companies, were turned off as the NITI Aayog "misstated" their duty to warrant the choice.Our lawmakers basic secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh discussed a media file on X which asserted that the farm weather advisory offices were actually closed in March this year as the NITI Aayog "misstated" their role and also found privatisation." The India Meteorological Team closed down 199 area agro-meteoreological systems (DAMUs). These agromet devices offered all farmers at the block-level free-of-cost weather advisory solutions, and vital relevant information pertaining to sowing, use of fertilizers, harvesting and also saving crops," he stated.Specialists advise that while the spending plan investment for these devices every year was around Rs forty five crore, the advantage was around Rs 15,000 crore, Ramesh mentioned.The closure was actually opposed through Alliance Pastor Nitin Gadkari, as well as through a number of vital stakeholders, consisting of the Gujarat-based Affiliation of Agrometeorologists, he claimed." RTI files right now show that it was actually the NITI Aayog that suggested that district agromet solutions be privatised and monetised. In fact, the Aayog overstated their duty to warrant this selection, arguing that the agromet devices be closed down since records was now automated," he said." This is false - agromet team customised central projections for nearby use and also modified data for various other advisories, like those related to the use of fertilisers," Ramesh stated in his blog post on X." The Aayog's deceptiveness and also its lack of courage in taking on the Authorities when faced with the Federal government's unsatisfactory decision-making is illuminative of its own duty over the final 10 years as a simple drumbeater and cheerleader for the non-biological PM," Ramesh mentioned, hammering the general public policy think-tank.Initial Posted: Aug 03 2024|1:01 PM IST.