.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh declared that shut down 199 area agro-meteoreological units. (Data Image) 2 minutes checked out Last Updated: Aug 03 2024|1:04 PM IST.The Congress on Saturday affirmed that 199 area agro-meteoreological devices, which gave planters at the block-level free-of-cost climate advisory services, were actually stopped as the NITI Aayog "misstated" their task to warrant the selection.Our lawmakers standard secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh discussed a media document on X which stated that the farm weather consultatory workplaces were shut in March this year as the NITI Aayog "overstated" their role as well as found privatisation." The India Meteorological Division shut down 199 district agro-meteoreological units (DAMUs). These agromet systems gave all farmers at the block-level free-of-cost weather condition consultatory companies, and also crucial information related to sowing, use of fertilisers, gathering as well as saving plants," he mentioned.Professionals suggest that while the finances outlay for these devices yearly was actually around Rs forty five crore, the benefit was around Rs 15,000 crore, Ramesh revealed.The shutdown was actually resisted by Association Minister Nitin Gadkari, and through many crucial stakeholders, featuring the Gujarat-based Affiliation of Agrometeorologists, he professed." RTI documents right now show that it was actually the NITI Aayog that suggested that area agromet services be privatised and also monetised. In reality, the Aayog overstated their job to warrant this decision, arguing that the agromet systems be closed down given that information was right now automated," he pointed out." This is incorrect - agromet personnel tailor-maked core projections for neighborhood make use of and adapted data for various other advisories, including those pertaining to making use of fertilizers," Ramesh stated in his message on X." The Aayog's deception and its own shortage of guts in standing up to the Authorities when dealt with the Authorities's bad decision-making is actually illustratory of its duty over the last 10 years as a simple drumbeater and also cheerleader for the non-biological PM," Ramesh claimed, slamming the general public plan think-tank.1st Published: Aug 03 2024|1:01 PM IST.