Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) To deliver sector-specific climate information services.
• NFCS 2024 aims to provide customised climate data and early warnings to sectors like agriculture, health, water, and disaster management.
• It enhances climate resilience and informed decision-making.
Information Booster
• Implemented by India Meteorological Department (IMD).
• Aligns with the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) of WMO.
• Focus sectors: agriculture, disaster risk reduction, energy, water.
• India Meteorological Department founded in 1875.
Additional Knowledge
• IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• Climate services include forecasts, projections, advisories.
• Supports India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
• Enhances disaster preparedness under Sendai Framework.
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