♦ Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first ‘Open Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan in New Delhi on 18 February 2025, depicting and celebrating the 150-year milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

♦ The initiative was developed in collaboration with ‘Delhi Street Art’, transforms the walls of IMD’s headquarters on Lodhi Road into a vibrant visual narrative of India’s meteorological advancements, history, and the impact of weather science on society. 

♦ ​​​​​​​The ‘Mausam Bhawan’ special art showcase features 38 unique murals depicting India’s meteorological history, the evolution of weather forecasting, and its impact on agriculture, disaster management, and everyday life.