Consider the statements about PRITHVI VIgyan (PRITHVI)

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To enhance the understanding of the Earth and its vital signs, the Union Cabinet recently approved the “PRITHVI VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to enhance the understanding of the Earth and its vital signs. This overarching initiative, with an allocation of Rs 4,797 crore for the period 2021-26, aims to significantly enhance research, modeling, and service delivery across crucial areas like weather, climate, oceans, and the polar regions. The Prithvi scheme integrates five existing sub-schemes: Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems and Services (ACROSS) Ocean Services, Modelling Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART) Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) Seismology and Geosciences (SAGE) Research, Education, Training, and Outreach (REACHOUT).